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171 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 September 1991
Description
Jeanette, the protagonist of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit and the author's namesake, has issues--"unnatural" ones: her adopted mam thinks she's the Chosen one from God; she's beginning to fancy girls; and an orange demon keeps popping into her p...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,647 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
funny 36%
sad 36%
challenging 29%
dark 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 13%
tense 12%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Homophobia, Religious bigotry, LesbophobiaModerate
Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship171 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 05 September 1991
Description
Jeanette, the protagonist of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit and the author's namesake, has issues--"unnatural" ones: her adopted mam thinks she's the Chosen one from God; she's beginning to fancy girls; and an orange demon keeps popping into her p...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,647 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
funny 36%
sad 36%
challenging 29%
dark 21%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 13%
tense 12%
informative 5%
adventurous 3%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%
Pace
slow 23%
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 36% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Homophobia, Religious bigotry, LesbophobiaModerate
Child abuse, Adult/minor relationship