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Book Review of Written on the Body

Written on the Body
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Still my favorite book by my favorite author ever, although Winterson's Lighthousekeeping is a close second (more dreamy, less concerned with sex).

I would guess that Written on the Body is the most widely read of Winterson's work; I was introduced to it in a college literature class. Much of her writing is sexually charged, but all of it is incredibly artful and beautiful. I believe she is one of the greatest writers of our time, and one of a handful of writers of our era who will stand the test of time. Highly, highly recommended for those who appreciate literature as an artform.