Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit

Jeanette, a girl raised in a strict Pentecostal household in the north of England, discovers her lesbian sexuality—and is cast out by the church community she grew up in. Winterson's debut is one of the great novels about sexual and spiritual self-discovery.

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit was written by Jeanette Winterson, from United Kingdom. First published in 1985.

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1985.

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in religion, sexuality, coming-of-age.

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Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.