Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Fingersmith

Sarah Waters with Juanita McMahon (Narrator)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

23 hours, 36 minutes | first published 2002

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New York Times best-selling author of Affinity, Sarah Waters was named Author of the Year at the 2003 British Book Awards. Fingersmith was shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the Booker Prize, and was chosen as book of the year 2002 by more organ...
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Summary of 7631 reviews

Moods

mysterious 81%
dark 68%
tense 58%
emotional 48%
adventurous 38%
sad 18%
challenging 15%
reflective 8%
hopeful 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 37%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | 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

4.04

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