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By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:34:45 +0000

In reply to Priscilla.

Oh, right, I suppose “twist” might not have been the right word. I guess I meant reveals, it can be nice when the whole of a book has built up to a reveal so that when it finally occurs, you think – well yeah, that makes total sense. I do like truly shocking plot twists, but only if I know they are coming. Otherwise, the gentler reveals are better for me.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:29:54 +0000

In reply to Hazra.

If it makes you feel any better about it family-saga-wise, The Moonflower Vine is not multigenerational. That’s really a killer for me with “family sagas”, when it’s stories about multiple generations of the same family. I start to get interested in a character and s/he is snatched away from me and replaced with a boring descendant!

I’m glad you’re enjoying Fingersmith! Looking forward to your review – I am always happy to see Sarah Waters get some loving. 🙂

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:27:22 +0000

In reply to Alyce. Well, if you like shocking plot twists, Fingersmith is the book for you! It's beautifully written as well - Sarah Waters is one of my most favorite writers.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:23:57 +0000

In reply to Mrs. B.

I can’t take shocks like that! I like to read the end, and then I can pick up on the little clues and foreshadowings as I go. Fingersmith is such a great book, but it was a bit much for me the first time through – you know, reading the end of that one doesn’t tell you ANYTHING.

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:59:55 +0000

I admit to liking the punch-in-the-stomach variety of plot twists. If something is inevitable, can it really be considered a twist? Still, this sounds like a good book.

By: Hazra

Hazra — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:26:04 +0000

Honestly, family saga puts me to sleep nowadays, but considering the fact that you’ve written such a glowing review, I will keep an eye out for this one. I’m reading Fingersmith right now, and I agree, the plot twists are really shocking and awesome. I don’t mind gradually unfolding shockers, though!

By: Alyce

Alyce — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:35:44 +0000

I haven’t read Fingersmith, but I like shocking plot twists. 🙂

By: Mrs. B

Mrs. B — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:47:14 +0000

I’ll never forget the shock I got in the twist of Fingersmith. Like you said, it was a punch in the stomach, jump out of your seat type of shock! I certainly don’t mind those and it really helps make a book memorable.
I’ve never heard of the Moonflower Vine. It sounds intriguing. I’ll definitely check it out!

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:33:57 +0000

In reply to litlove. It's been recently reissued here, I understand, so maybe it has been in the UK as well. If not I bet the Book Depository would have it.