Saturday 7 July 2012

Fingersmith - Sarah Waters


We say: *****

This is the perfect antidote to my previous review
A tale of twists of fate and perfectly shaped characters tell the story of two girls growing up in Victorian England.

From the slums of Borough to a secluded mansion and back again, Sue and Maud double cross each other following the path none of them freely chose. However, they find the link between them hard to sever and hold on to it finally taking charge of their destiny.

This one has got it all: mad houses, betrayal, love, erotica, moral critique and such a deft description of London's streets, river and way of life you end up dreaming about mud, smog and long buttoned gloves.

Unputdownable.




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