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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
by Jeanette Winterson
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Absolutely masterful command of language, imagery, and pithy emotion in this autofiction by Jeanette Winterson, who is fast becoming one of my favourite writers. Winterson outlines beautifully the carnivorous insular world of evangelicalism and explores how that upbringing limits the queer imagination. This is a gorgeous, essential queer classic for a reason.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Religious bigotry