Written on the Body

In this lyrical and provocative novel, an unnamed narrator recounts a passionate love affair with a married woman named Louise—an affair that transforms into obsession when illness threatens to take her away. Blurring the boundaries of gender, body, and desire, Written on the Body is a meditation on the language of love, the pain of longing, and the marks we leave on one another. Winterson’s prose is lush and poetic, inviting readers into a love story that feels timeless and boundaryless.

~ Included for its gender-defying narrative and poetic portrayal of queer desire and devotion. A sensual, genre-bending novel that challenges conventions and lingers long after the final page. ~