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annahayward's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
klavier's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
4.25
Queer historical fiction with a dash of magical realism + a very poetic narrative. L’s favorite book. Finished in a Florida swamp.
krover's review against another edition
4.0
The writing in this book was not quite as poetic as that of Written on the Body, but this book was stimulating none the less. I would rate it 3.5 mainly due to the fact that the best part of the book was the last 20 or so pages.
chou520's review against another edition
5.0
the most Perfect novel. this is what literature should be
savaging's review against another edition
4.0
I was more interested in what this book said about Napoleon and empire than what it said about love. Does this mean I'm getting old?
Winterson's sentences are always top-notch.
Winterson's sentences are always top-notch.
111domino's review against another edition
5.0
"We are lukewarm people and our longing for freedom is our longing for love. If we had the courage to love we would not so value these acts of war."
This is the second book by Jeanette Winterson I've read this year and I'm trying to pinpoint what it is about her writing that captivates me so much; it's simple but it's complex, it's straight to the point, the word choice is very particular and hits you right where it hurts. There's plenty of biblical references, contradictions, irony. Basically, it's right up my alley.
I don't think there's even a good way to describe the plot of this book. It's simply (or not so simply) about passion: sex, love, obsession, gambling, political fanaticism, all of it. And it's wonderful and wise.
This is the second book by Jeanette Winterson I've read this year and I'm trying to pinpoint what it is about her writing that captivates me so much; it's simple but it's complex, it's straight to the point, the word choice is very particular and hits you right where it hurts. There's plenty of biblical references, contradictions, irony. Basically, it's right up my alley.
I don't think there's even a good way to describe the plot of this book. It's simply (or not so simply) about passion: sex, love, obsession, gambling, political fanaticism, all of it. And it's wonderful and wise.
spectracommunist's review against another edition
5.0
"There is no sense in loving someone you can never wake up to except by chance."
I love this book.
I love this book.
kek7rdu's review against another edition
3.0
“they’re so preoccupied with getting out they miss what’s here”
loved this quote and this book and the CHARACTERS omg this book made me wanna become a venetian casino girl who cross dresses on occasion it seems like quite the life
loved this quote and this book and the CHARACTERS omg this book made me wanna become a venetian casino girl who cross dresses on occasion it seems like quite the life