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Book Review of Fingersmith

Fingersmith
NancyAZ avatar reviewed on + 95 more book reviews


I loved this book, I hated this book, I loved this book. I loved all the twists and surprises, I loved the story and I empathized with the two young girls who were so cleverly mislead into the con of their lives. The characters were well developed and Ms. Waters' description of Victorian life in 19th century London is superb. What I did not like about this book is the first part of the story being retold in the second part by another character with a different point of view. It was too repetitive. I felt like I was rereading the first part all over. The second part of the book needed to be tightened up. Once I got through the second part and made it to the third part I was in love again. I do recommend this book.......just remember there is a little plodding in the middle of the book.