The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

The Passion

Jeanette Winterson

176 pages • first pub 1987 (editions) user-added

fiction historical lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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A magical, wonderful modern classic about the destinies of Napoleon's faithful cook and the daughter of a Venetian boatman. Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The Passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Hen...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 3,823 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 55%

adventurous: 52%

mysterious: 40%

dark: 28%

sad: 28%

challenging: 18%

funny: 14%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 9%

tense: 7%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 3%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
31% of readers chose A mix
62% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

61% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

63% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
11% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

34% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
46% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

64% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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