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Oct 19, 2014 Matthew rated it it was amazing

Shelves: project-abcs

God, I love Winterson so much. Literally every sentence she writes is quotable. This book careens out of prose and into poetry most of the time; even when it doesn't, it's still beautiful.

It is not a standard narrative; as such, it has no real plot in the traditional sense. Rather, it's a series of vignettes, really, in the life of the main character, Silver. Characters appear, events happen, characters disappear, all without regard for the traditional values of a "good" novel.

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May 18, 2009 Faith Reidenbach rated it liked it

Shelves: read-queer-fiction

If my book group is any indication, fans of Winterson will love this book, and those like me, who always wonder what she's talking about, will read it in one sitting and wonder what she's talking about. Even so, this book has a lovely "mood." ...more

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Jan 17, 2009 Catherine rated it really liked it

Another beautifully written Winterson novel. I don't always know what she's talking about, but I love the language, and afterwards the meaning kind of seeps in.
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Dec 23, 2007 Sarah rated it did not like it

This is one of the most horrendous books ever written. I have read reviews that claim Winterson is on a downward spiral that began with her second novel. After reading this book I would be surprised if her next could be any worse. The prose is old lady purple through and through.

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