Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Fingersmith

Sarah Waters

416 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

We were all more or less thieves at Lant Street. But we were that kind of thief that rather eased the dodgy deed along, than did it ... We could pass anything, anything at all, at speeds which would astonish you. There was only one thing, in fact,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,681 reviews

Moods

mysterious 80%
dark 68%
tense 58%
emotional 49%
adventurous 38%
sad 18%
challenging 15%
reflective 9%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 38%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 21% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 37% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 12%

Average rating

4.03

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