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Fingersmith 
| 80% Recommended by our customers. Publisher: Riverhead Trade Catalog: Book Release date: 2002-10-01 Media: Paperback Number of pages: 582 Ean: 9781573229722 Book Isbn: 1573229725  Tip: compare prices with similar booksAuthor:
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Written on October 29, 2007 Summary: Captivating! This was my first book by S. Waters and I was impressed! All the twists and turns will have you at the edge of your seat! The two flaws I found were: (1) she could have told the story in fewer pages; some parts of the book were very slow-moving and didn't seem to add much value, and (2) compared to the rest of the book, the end seemed very rushed.  Written on October 17, 2007 Summary: Don't miss this pearl! For anyone who hasn't discovered the literary genius of Sarah Waters, it won't be long before you'll want to devour every word the best-selling, award-winning novelist pens. My admiration goes beyond the author's expertise in capturing the mood reminiscent of Oliver Twist. Waters extensive research enriches the vivid setting. Her spot-on characterizations combined with a highly absorbing plot captivate both critics and readers alike. If I were to go back to Victorian England, more precisely London 1862, I bet it would look, smell, taste, and sound as Waters has deftly described it. If I would have been asked to root for a thief, I should say not. But Susan Trinder, an orphan who through a twist of fate only knows a crooked life, is worth saving. And what of Maud Lilly? Orphaned as well, she lives a seemingly charmed, though lonely life, in a country estate of her uncle, much as a caged bird. Left in the hands of evil folk who prosper by unsavory means, can the fates of both women be spared? How much strife can a woman endure before she loses her mind, heart, and soul? Fingersmith is the story of two young women who have nothing in common except the acquaintance of a man who goes by the name Gentleman. He's a crook who means to ruin an heiress in order to make his fortune. As part of Gentleman's plan to get rich quick, Susan leaves Mrs. Sucksby, the woman who raises her, and London, the only home she's ever known. When she travels to Briar to pose as Maud's maid, she soon discovers a connection that goes beyond the treacherous scheme that brings her and Maud together. Despite deceit, their kinship is cemented during all the time they spend in each other's company. Their heartstrings are pulled tight with thoughts of what is to happen next. They share a love believed to be so hideous as to be shunned by society and yet through it all, the hope of good coming out of evil is the hope that has readers turning the pages. Gentleman, a despicable yet thoroughly charming con man, evokes little or no sympathy but he's entertaining in his cunning sort of way. Then there's Mrs. Sucksby, a petty thief, who raises Susan as a means to an end. When Mrs. Sucksby sells the other orphaned infants but keeps Sue as her own, Waters compels us to discover the motive behind baby farmer's actions. Mr. Lilly, Maud's uncle, is a depraved man who enslaves a girl for his gain. It makes us wonder how some people have few scruples to inflict cruelty upon others. Waters captivates her audiences through vivid imagery as each scene builds the suspenseful plot only to pull a fast one at every turn. Anyone who longs for a Victorian novel told expertly in the Dickens style, who loves surprises, who enjoys characters to sink your teeth into, and who wants to come away uplifted, would do well not to hesitate another moment. Head over to your bookshop or on-line seller and pick up a copy today. Susan and Maud will forever be in your heart. You won't be able to put it down. If you crave authentic historical fiction, clever plot twists, and a fine romance, I highly recommend you don't miss this gem. Written on September 23, 2007 Summary: Deceit, Love and Tragedy I chipped away at the first half of this book for about three weeks, reading bits at a time but not being drawn into it as a "page turner". It just didn't grab me initially. Finally, with a chunk of dedicated "read time" during an 18 hour flight, I knocked out the second half of the book. I was very glad to have stuck with and finished the book as it ended up being a story very much worth reading. The characters are wonderful and I learned early on that I shouldn't judge a character too early because what they may appear to be will likely drastically change with the developing plot. Not surprising if one stops to think about what these characters are, namely sheisters, thieves, less-than-reputable citizens and a few with somewhat odd perversions. In the end, the elements of consiparcy, double-crossing, love, eroticism, deceit, mystery and tragedy combine to make a very good read. And Ms. Waters' excellent presentation style is an added bonus. Written on August 31, 2007 Summary: Fingersmith: beyond manual dexterity I first read this novel in 2002 and revisited it recently. Ms Waters weaves a clever story set in the mid 19th century. Her novel is richly peopled with rogues and charlatans. Sue Trinder, the protagonist, may well be naive but she is not innocent. The story is full of twists and turns, of plots and cunning plans. Some of the characters are likeable and others are most assuredly not. The story drew in in from the beginning and held my attention throughout. Recommended for readers of historical fiction set in a London which will be familiar to readers of Charles Dickens. Jennifer Cameron-Smith Written on July 4, 2007 Summary: Clever Clever, but not to be reviewed in too much detail, it will simply spoil the plot. Loved the main characters, miss them already now i've finished reading. Waters writes a proper story, with a proper plot, which seems complicated for a while, but at the end is surprisingly simple. Attempting to predict outcomes throughout the novel, i found myself quite stumped on several occasions; my entire bi-weekly swim was dominated one morning with vainly figuring a way of solving the outcome of one particular section of the novel...the things we do! It is in many ways Dickensian, but again, i don't want to say too much there, for fear of spoiling things. Suspense, romance, thievery, deceit and more,in a most persuasive narrative. |
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| Catalog | Book | Book | Book | Book |
| Release date | 2002-10-01 | 2000-05-01 | 2002-01-08 | 2006-09-27 |
| Media | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback | Paperback |
| Format | - | - | - | Bargain Price |
| Number of pages | 582 | 480 | 368 | 544 |
| Ean | 9781573229722 | 9781573227889 | 9781573228732 | - |
| Book Isbn | 1573229725 | 1573227889 | 1573228737 | - |
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