Book Quote by Victoria Glendinning
“Winterson has her own unmistakeable voice, tuned to express her obsessional preoccupation with sexual passion raised to the power of revealed religion. (...) The whole book is a kind of chant. It is a playful addition to the Winterson oeuvre. Yet it is not a slight work so much as, homonymically, a work of sleight- - a word for which the Shorter OED gives six definitions, ranging from trickery to wisdom, all of which apply to The.PowerBook.”
About This Quote
Source Review: Literary critique of A. S. Winterson’s novel, 2020
Winterson’s novel blends sexual passion with religious themes, using lyrical, chant‑like prose that is both playful and profound.
In simple terms: The book mixes love, religion, and clever wordplay.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate layered storytelling that challenges norms.
Themes
literature
religion
sexuality
language
playfulness
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
literary
analytical
When to use this quote
- book club discussion
- academic analysis
- creative writing workshops
Key Concepts
postmodernism
intertextuality
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions does the chant‑like prose evoke?
- How does the interplay of sex and religion reshape meaning?
A Different Perspective
The dense style may alienate readers seeking straightforward narratives.
