A review by gladiolus17
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I’m suffering. I am gutted. This is not a light jaunt of a read; the symbolism in this book deserves to be examined and studied. This is a dark, atmospheric Victorian literature that explores madness and sexuality. It is nuanced. It is uncomfortable. I can’t even gather my thoughts other than I loved it.