Oranges Are Not The Only Fruit - Jeanette Winterson
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tb73
on 29-Mar-09 02:08
Overall rating 10.0
My most favourite book. Such an original piece of writing that details Winterson's understanding and accpetance of her sexuality as she grows up. A fairytale within a tale that is just so well written - you have to read this book!
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JJRMUM
on 25-Jul-08 14:59
Overall rating 10.0
Brilliant book, really opens your eyes and heart and you keep reading and hopeing throughout. Fab, fab, fab,
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AttillaTheHan
on 14-Jul-08 10:14
Overall rating 10.0
I first read this book for my A-level English. It so skillfully describes the struggles some girls go through in understanding their sexuality and also follows her relationships with her family. One of the few books I've read several times. Fantastic...
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Anon
on 19-May-08 16:28
Overall rating 10.0
Riveting and beautifully written largely autobiographical story of a young girl growing up and discovering her (homo)sexuality in a small Northern town in the 60s/70s.
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