Affinity by Sarah Waters
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Book Reviews of Affinity
Book Review: Pulls you in and doesn't let you go, even after the end
Summary: 5 Stars
A much different setting than "Tipping the Velvet," Affinity has still managed to capture a dark side of Victorian London. It brushes on the mysteries of "spiritualism" and indulges in a forbidden love of two women. It is suspenseful, keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very end and then some. It is the story of a proper lady, Margaret Prior and the love affair she shares with prision inmate, Selina Dawes. The books twists and turns, taking you on an unexpected ride where the characters battle between propriety, love, spiritualism and dark secrets.
Book Review: One of My Favorites
Summary: 5 Stars
I usually don't like books written in the "diary" format, but this one sucked me in and wouldn't let go. I sat down shortly after lunch to start reading, and didn't stop 'til long after bedtime. It was hard to tear myself away. It's a story that haunts you. Sarah Waters' style is lyrical, and the plot engrosses the reader almost instantly.
It's top-notch historical fiction, rich in period detail from from the dull, grim life in an English women's prison to Victorian repression, it really does come alive.
Book Review: Once again a triumph for Ms. Waters
Summary: 5 Stars
Ater finishing Affinity, I can hardly wait for her next book. Ms Waters write such a totally consuming story that it's hard to pull yourself away. I found myself sitting up way into the night and picking up the book at every opportunity just to find out what happens next. However, I didn't want to read it too fast because I knew there wasn't another yet. I hope Ms. Waters continues writing in the fashion of Affinity, Fingersmiths and Tipping The Velvet. I will definitely be first in line for her next masterpiece.Book Review: Great Book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've read tons of books over the years, but the only time I ever read anything that had to do with homosexuality was always over done and unrealistic. This however I could not put down I think i was trying to read this rather than sleep! Although the beginning is a bit slower then usual it grips onto you and you feel it impossible to even put down. Not only was i completely into this book, the ending had such a twist that i was takin completely back by it. Great book all around. Im sure you will love it as well!Book Review: SUPERB!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Without going into a lot of detail, I just feel the need to express how wonderfully written and suspensful this was. It seemed to take a little while to get to the action, but every page and description is necessary to draw you ever deeper into the story and for the characters to become fully developed. The ending will mesmerize you and while the twist is not wholly unpredictable, it is the passion with which it is told that will move you. Give it a try!