Oranges are not the only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
This novel follows the coming-of-age story of a young girl adopted by a religious fanatic, who believes her daughter is destined to become a missionary. As the protagonist grows up, she begins to question her mother's strict religious beliefs and discovers her own sexuality. The book explores themes of identity, love, and religion, as the protagonist grapples with her place in the world and her evolving understanding of herself.
The 836th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1985
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 176-224
- Words
- 61,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- 10th on 100 Best Books to Read by Women Authors (Good Housekeeping)
- 56th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon.com (UK))
- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)