Unconventional, queer coming-of-age with elements of fantasy.
This book could be a good read for someone who is seeking a fresh and unorthodox coming-of-age story with a queer twist. Jeanette Winterson's semi-autobiographical novel explores themes of identity, sexuality, and religion in a way that is both thought-provoking and captivating. The incorporation of unconventional fairy tales adds a touch of whimsy, challenging traditional narratives of gender and power. Overall, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit offers a unique and deeply personal perspective on the journey of self-discovery.
ISBN: 9780099935704
Authors:
Jeanette Winterson
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1996-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 78582 readers)
Description
An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found hereJeanette, the protagonist of Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit and the author's namesake, has issues--"unnatural" ones: her adopted mam thinks she's the Chosen one from God; she's beginning to fancy girls; and an orange demon keeps popping into her psyche. Already Jeanette Winterson's semi-autobiographical first novel is not your typical coming-of-age tale. Brought up in a working-class Pentecostal family, up North, Jeanette follows the path her Mam has set for her. This involves Bible quizzes, a stint as a tambourine-playing Sally Army officer and a future as a missionary in Africa, or some other "heathen state". When Jeanette starts going to school and confides in her mother about her feelings for another girl, she's swept up in a feverish frenzy for her tainted soul. Confused, angry and alone, Jeanette strikes out on her own path, that involves a funeral parlour and an ice-cream van. Mixed in with the so-called reality of Jeanette's existence growing up are unconventional fairy tales that transcend the everyday world, subverting the traditional preconceptions of the damsel in distress.
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