A review by river_dithers
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson

challenging emotional reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I absolutely adore this text. As a queer church kid it's all too relatable (although not to Jeanette's extreme!) I read it in one day as it moves quickly, and some of the quotes are truly exceptional! I also enjoyed the references to Arthurian Legend, specifically Sir Percival.
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