A review by vi_frt
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book held me fixed on it for weeks. First time in ages I ever got surprised by plot twists. Excellent storytelling, but it lays it on thick on the misery, some parts could've been shorter.