In The Gap of Time, Jeanette Winterson reimagines Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale in a modern setting. The novel explores themes of jealousy, love, loss, and the passage of time, while adding Winterson’s signature style of blending the classical with the contemporary. The story focuses on Leontes, who is consumed by jealousy and wrongly accuses his wife of infidelity. His actions set off a tragic chain of events, with consequences that span generations. This book is for readers who enjoy literary fiction, particularly those with an interest in Shakespearean retellings, mythology, and contemporary literature. Fans of The Winter’s Tale will appreciate Winterson’s fresh take, while readers of authors like Margaret Atwood and Jeanette Winterson herself will be drawn to the complex narrative structure and exploration of timeless themes. Reviews The Independent: "Winterson’s reworking of Shakespeare is inventive and rich with emotion, offering a fresh perspective on a classic play." Goodreads Review by Mark T.: "A beautiful and unique retelling of The Winter’s Tale. Winterson’s writing is lyrical and deeply moving." Publishers Weekly: "A masterful and emotionally resonant reinvention of one of Shakespeare’s lesser-known plays."
Book Title: The Gap of Time: The Winter’s Tale Retold by Jeanette WintersonBook Genre: Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTISBN: 9780099598190Number of Pages: 291Publishing Date: January 1, 2016Cover Type: Paperback
