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A review by emulator
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ah yes, the classic enemies-to-friends-to-lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers arc. but more time is spent on the dickensian plot than the queer comment so it never feels like a pulpy romance. also for long stretches one of the most depressing texts I've read in a while.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Forced institutionalization, Blood, Murder, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts