The Gap of Time

Like Shakespeare's works, I thought this was a real work of art. I loved the way Winterson reimagines The Winter's Tale, and/but the theme of time is...for lack of better words, intense. If I were to compare this book to a painting, I'd definitely choose a more impressionistic work. Like Shakespeare, this isn't really something you'd pick up for a fun read. It's a bit of a challenge to get through at points, much like Shakespeare, due to thematic passages that are beautiful yet incredibly literary. Having not read The Winter's Tale before, I felt a little lost in the twisted and complicated story at points.

For a longer review, visit http://www.literaryquicksand.com/2016/07/review-gap-time-jeanette-winterson/