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160 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802135223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Paperback
Publication date: 15 September 1997
Description
Jeanette Winterson’s novels established her as one of the most important writers in world literature. The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the tumultuous y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
adventurous 49%
mysterious 42%
dark 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
funny 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
tense 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Violence, DeathMinor
Mental illness, Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship
160 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780802135223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Paperback
Publication date: 15 September 1997
Description
Jeanette Winterson’s novels established her as one of the most important writers in world literature. The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the tumultuous y...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,694 reviews
Moods
emotional 56%
adventurous 49%
mysterious 42%
dark 27%
sad 27%
challenging 18%
funny 12%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 9%
tense 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 23%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 64% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 4%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Body horror, Sexual assault, Sexual violenceModerate
Murder, Violence, DeathMinor
Mental illness, Antisemitism, Adult/minor relationship