The Passion by Jeanette Winterson

The Passion

Jeanette Winterson

160 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ magical realism emotional reflective medium-paced
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Set during the tumultuous years of the Napoleonic Wars, The passion intertwines the destinies of two remarkable people: Henri, a simple French soldier who follows Napoleon from glory to Russian ruin; and Villanelle, the red-haired, web-footed daug...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 3,806 reviews

Moods

reflective: 66%

emotional: 55%

adventurous: 52%

mysterious: 40%

sad: 29%

dark: 28%

challenging: 19%

funny: 14%

hopeful: 11%

inspiring: 9%

tense: 7%

informative: 3%

lighthearted: 2%

relaxing: 1%

Pace

23% of readers chose fast
59% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

5% of readers chose Plot
32% 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
24% of readers chose Complicated
12% 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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