About the book
In 1985 Jeanette Winterson’s first novel, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, was published. It was Jeanette’s version of the story of a terraced house in Accrington, an adopted child, and the thwarted giantess Mrs Winterson. It was a cover story, a painful past written over and repainted. It was a story of survival.
This book is that story’s the silent twin. It is full of hurt and humour and a fierce love of life. It is about the pursuit of happiness, about lessons in love, the search for a mother and a journey into madness and out again. It is generous, honest and true.
Reviewed by Perspectives
An honest, raw, human book, Beautifully written. This provided a lot of discussion about adoption and the other issues raised
Star rating: ****
Reviewed by Shipton Bellinger Wi
Well written as you would expect from Winterson but this book divided the group. Some liked it, finding it highlighted her feisty character and opened a window on the adoption system. Others found it over bearing and at times even doubted the narrative
Star rating ****
Reviewed by Between the Leaves
Mixed reviews. Uplifting, not a page turner. Difficult to get into
Star rating: none provided