Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

1990 • Drama
Seven-year-old Jess is removed from her peculiar Pentecostal home and sent to school.
Delve into the pages of Jeanette Winterson's 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit' to experience the story as it was originally intended. The novel offers a profoundly personal narrative that draws the reader into the struggles and triumphs of the protagonist’s journey to self-acceptance in a restrictive society. Unlike the TV adaptation, the book allows for intimacy with the main character’s internal dialogue and provides a deeper understanding of her complex relationship with faith and identity. Where the TV series condenses events and themes, the book expands on them with rich prose and metaphorical depth. Winterson's inimitable voice shines through, giving readers an unmatched literary experience that engages the mind and evokes emotion. By reading the novel, you immerse yourself in its imaginative and multilayered world, experiencing a narrative that combines wit, warmth, and wisdom in every chapter.

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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
by Jeanette Winterson