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The Passion

Jeanette Winterson

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Jul 14, 2018 Jason rated it it was amazing

Shelves: library

A very original story. Love and lose and prose! Just a very engaging and wonderfully written book. I will seek out more of Jeanette Winterson's writing. She is brilliant!

"Whoever it is you fall in love with for the first time, not just love but be in love with, is the one who will always make you angry, the one you can't be logical about. It may be that you are settled in another place, it may be that you are happy, but the one who took your heart wields final power." ...more

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Mar 10, 2008 treehugger rated it it was ok

Shelves: lesbian-or-lgbt-lit-or-author

A far cry from Garcia Marquez (although favorably compared to Marquez on the book jacket), this book was a disappointment. Barely coherent ramblings, a weak attempt at dark magical realism, and a bleak outlook on humanity and people's ability to overcome obstacles. Also a distorted and disturbing look at love. I guess I didn't really like it that much at all, but I finished it, and I suppose there were some redeeming qualities that are keeping me from only giving it 1 star (although I can't reme ...more

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