Tipping the Velvet: A Novel Summary and Reviews

Tipping the Velvet: A Novel
by Sarah Waters

Tipping the Velvet: A Novel
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Author: Sarah Waters
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-05-01
ISBN: 1573227889
Number of pages: 480
Publisher: Riverhead Trade
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  • ISBN13: 9781573227889
  • Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Tipping the Velvet: A Novel

Book Review: "SHE LOOKED LIKE A VERY PRETTY BOY"
Summary: 5 Stars

TIPPING THE VELVET is my favorite novel by Sarah Waters to date. I enjoyed her other novels but this book was much more enjoyable for me. As always, Waters' does an excellent job in recreating the hostility and desperation of Victorian London streets. I could actually vision the damp streets and feel the cold winds. TIPPING THE VELVET follows the life of Nancy as she discovers her true sexuality and comes to grip with it while living in a society that is not accommodating to lesbians. Her adventures are indeed risky and she is always one step ahead of living in the streets. This book provides a rare glimpse into lesbian life in Victorian society that should entertain all readers alike.

I avoided watching the mini-series until I read the book (film adaptations rarely live up to the book). But now I can't wait to see this book on film. TIPPING THE VELVET was indeed difficult to put down and I constantly found myself thinking about it when I did. If you like reading about this type of book you may also enjoy THE CRIMSON PETAL AND THE WHITE, which follows the life of a prostitute named Sugar. Enjoy!

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