The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

The Passion

Jeanette Winterson

192 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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Jeanette Winterson’s novels have established her as one of the most important young writers in world literature. The Passion is perhaps her most highly acclaimed work, a modern classic that confirms her special claim on the novel. Set during the t...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 3,767 reviews

Moods

reflective: 68%

emotional: 56%

adventurous: 52%

mysterious: 41%

sad: 29%

dark: 28%

challenging: 18%

funny: 14%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 9%

tense: 7%

informative: 4%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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