Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Fingersmith

Sarah Waters

582 pages first pub 2002 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ thriller dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Description

Raised by a loving family of thieves, orphan Sue Trinder is sheltered from the worst of the Victorian underworld until it becomes her turn to make the clan's fortune. She must help a professional rogue named Gentleman marry an heiress and then ste...

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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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