Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit
Paperback Published on: 04/09/2014
Price: £9.99
Synopsis
'A novel that deserves revisiting...Winterson maintains a balance of tone, a trueness of voice... It remains one of the finest things Winterson has written' - The Observer
This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect.
Zealous and passionate, she seems seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts. At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves. Innovative, punchy and tender, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.
With a new introduction by the author
'Witty, bizarre, extraordinary and exhilarating' - The Times
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9780099598183
- Number of pages: 240
- Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 18 mm
- Weight: 170g
- Languages: English
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Religion vs Sexuality - what else would you expect
This is often quoted as a must read book. I have to say I don't think it is.
The book's protagonist is bought up in a devoutly religious family where any ... READ MORE
Humorous read!
I've just finished reading this for As English Literature and I have to say I found it quite enjoyable. The story is semi autobiographical of Jeanette Wint... READ MORE
Tragic and humours in equal measures
A very easy, enjoyable read. I was gripped from the start, curious as to the adventure I was about to embark on. The only downfall for me was at times, par... READ MORE
Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit
Jeanette Winterson’s debut novel—semi-autobiographical, lyrical, and fearlessly honest—stands as a landmark in both LGBTQ+ literature and modern British fi... READ MORE
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Evocative, rambling and hard to get into
This was an interesting and difficult read.
It is a very short novel about a young girl growing up under the religious sway of her domineering mother a... READ MORE