Tipping the Velvet: A Novel by Sarah Waters
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Book Reviews of Tipping the Velvet: A Novel
Book Review: Language that is Flawless and Unsurpassable
Summary: 5 Stars
Finally, kids, a writer who doesn't dumb down the language. Sarah Waters' debut novel is full of complex and lyrical language. I thoroughly enjoyed this read because even slow, more expository parts of the book were so beautifully written that I didn't mind the wait. The language alone is enough to rate this 5 stars, but beyond that, it actually has a wonderful story as well, with complex, well-thought out characters. Moreover, Waters did her homework on Victorian London, and everything you read is easily imagineable because it is so deftly written. All in all, one of the best books I've ever read.Book Review: Wonderfully enchanting
Summary: 5 Stars
Tipping the Velvet is one of those rare books that you want to continue reading forever. The characters are so full of depth that you find yourself easily drawn into the world that Sarah Waters is describing. Packed with romance, adventure and a damn fine plot. Tipping the Velvet will keep you reading until dawn.
A dramatization of the book was made for the BBC in England and with any luck it will be released stateside one day. Until then the book is able to vividly call forth images into my head and I'm sure the head's of anyone else lucky enough to have read it.
Book Review: A Tip about Tipping the Velvet: Unforgettable!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was recommended this book a few months ago by a co-worker. I resisted then, partly because I was reading other books, partly because I did not think that I would be the right audience for Ms. Waters (I'm a woman, of heterosexual persuasions). I found myself a few days ago, wandering in a book store and picked it up. I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! I walked with it to the counter, paid almost without looking up and quickly ran to my apartment so that I could sit properly and continue this wonderful story. Sarah Waters' characters are real and unforgettable.
Book Review: every "tom" needs to read this
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay, so I admit I cheated. I DID catch the miniseries before I read this book... and after finishing "Fingersmith", I ran out and bought this book immediately. Oh my LORD! All the same intriguing plots and attention grabbing-ness as "Fingersmith" but with about 5 times the eroticism. This is another novel where the reader can completely identify with the protagonist (...) and it's just... I don't know. Sarah Waters is not only the best lesbian author of all time, but I'd venture to say that I personally think she is one of the greatest authors, period.Book Review: Lesbians in London
Summary: 5 Stars
This tale set in 1890's London reminded me that 20th century lesbians did not invent kinky sex. This is an engrossing tale of a "tommish" woman looking for a life among sapphists and libertines.
The huge amount of research Ms. Waters has done is evident in the detailed setting of music halls and socialist demonstrations. Fascinating. Not Waters' newest but I think it is her best.
Also available as a DVD complete with great sex scenes. Look for a cameo appearance by an oversized dildo.