Why people recommend it
Affinity by Sarah Waters is a Victorian-era historical novel that delves into the shadowy worlds of a London women's prison and the booming spiritualism movement of the late nineteenth century. During an episode of The Book Review titled Happy Halloween: Scary Book Recommendations released on July 18, 2024, Sati Stein shared her thoughts on spooky reading material and recommended this particular novel by Sarah Waters. Sati Stein pointed out that the book stands out as another of the author's spookier works, noting that the narrative revolves around the fascinating and eerie subject of spiritualism. Furthermore, Sati Stein described the work as a perfect book that readers simply had to experience. By highlighting its thematic focus on the supernatural and the occult against a meticulously researched historical backdrop, the podcast discussion positioned the novel as an essential recommendation for fans of atmospheric and chilling Victorian fiction, aligning with the seasonal theme of spooky literature explored throughout the broadcast.
Who recommended it
- Sati Stein Recommended
Sati Stein — 1 mention
“I would add to that Affinity another of her spookier ones which yes is about spiritualism also a perfect book which you have to read”