The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson

The Gap of Time

Jeanette Winterson

273 pages • first pub 2015 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary reflective medium-paced
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The Winter’s Tale is one of Shakespeare’s “late plays.” It tells the story of a king whose jealousy results in the banishment of his baby daughter and the death of his beautiful wife. His daughter is found and brought up by a shepherd on the Bohem...

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Moods

emotional 68%
reflective 58%
dark 44%
sad 31%
hopeful 28%
mysterious 24%
tense 24%
challenging 21%
adventurous 13%
funny 10%
inspiring 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 68%
fast 22%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Character: 30% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 51% | No: 25% | Yes: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.62

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