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If you like the gothic atmosphere and gasp-inducing plot of Victorian classics like Jane Eyre, then FINGERSMITH is right up your alley. FINGERSMITH is a perfect combination of the Victorian gothic setting and the more contemporary delight of plot twists so unexpected you’ll scream in shock. Sarah Waters’ writing style will appeal to fans of the classics, yet it will not put off readers of more recent fiction. The plot may be ingenious, but it is truly the characters who provide the strength of the novel. Sue and Maud are morally complex girls who you’ll want to cheer for despite the terrible plot they’re both involved in. At times I found the pacing a little slow for my taste, especially when we get a recounting of events from Maud’s point of view, but overall this is an enjoyable novel that you will want to talk about long after you have read it.