hattietr's review against another edition
4.0
I had no idea what was going on but it was somehow very beautiful
locoemsky's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
brandysith's review against another edition
4.0
I can't say enough wonderful things to accurately express my feelings on all of Winterson's writing. Simple and well detailed, with normal life as well as fantastical out of this world scenarios.
When you get right down to the bone of this story it's about two people in love while one, Ali, feeds her lover exotic tales of what love is and should be.
Everyone should read this (they should read everything she writes actually).
When you get right down to the bone of this story it's about two people in love while one, Ali, feeds her lover exotic tales of what love is and should be.
Everyone should read this (they should read everything she writes actually).
jjjjuliafreitas's review
devastating. incredible. one of the best descriptions of love that i have ever encountered.
kennediefaith's review against another edition
3.0
as expected, winterson wrote the most beautiful prose. i enjoyed reading each clever and vulnerable line, though the story as a whole felt so repetitive. it did not make for an outstanding novel, and yet her writing style is always striking to me.
ka_cam's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
A lyrical meditation on time, reality, and love- if you enjoy Winterson’s style generally you’ll enjoy this. As I’m in this camp it was enjoyable and interesting read for me. Fun gender and sex explorations as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Colonisation, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Sexual violence, Abandonment, and Death
andforgotten's review
4.0
There are people out there who saw the 2002 staging of The Powerbook with Fiona Shaw and Saffron Burrows live (and survived) and I'll never stop thinking about That.
emrad0's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
jamietherebelliousreader's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars. The writing was gorgeous as to be expected from Winterson but I just never got fully invested into the plot of this one. It’s a bit convoluted and I definitely got lost in it at moments. It was all over the place but to be fair I’m pretty sure that was the intention. It just didn’t work for me personally but I’m glad to have read another book by Winterson because I’m a big fan of her writing style even if not all of her books are hits for me.
asira's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Existential and philosophical in the best way. Great storytelling and overall unique and beautiful writing