5aru's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
The writing in this one is very flowy, flowery, almost Modernist-like — which is what I’ve come to expect from Winterson, but the premise of the book and the fragmented, bordering-on-nonsensical narration are a great deal more Postmodern. I suppose I liked it a little less than I expected because the narration is much more reflective and less plot-driven than her previous ones. It’s definitely not a book for everyone, and some of the topics it deals with are definitely not fun, but some parts really did resonate strongly with me.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Body horror, Pregnancy, Child abuse, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Rape and Suicide attempt
winterkitchens's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
I fear the coloured world on my neutral body
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no, i don't really know what happened in this novel.
yes, i loved it.
it was ridiculously beautiful writing, it made some scathing commentary, it was so invested in the characters and had not a single piece of coherent plot
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no, i don't really know what happened in this novel.
yes, i loved it.
it was ridiculously beautiful writing, it made some scathing commentary, it was so invested in the characters and had not a single piece of coherent plot
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, and Homophobia
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Incest
Minor: Abortion, Blood, Emotional abuse, and Forced institutionalization
chloehyman's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse
Moderate: Incest and Self harm
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