Lighthousekeeping
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006
232
Novel • Fiction
Scotland • 20th Century
2006
Adult
18+ years
Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson explores the life of a young individual named Silver who finds refuge with a lighthouse keeper named Pew. Through storytelling, Pew imparts life lessons, history, and tales of love and loss, intertwining their journeys within the lighthouse's guiding light.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Fantastical
10,242 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson is praised for its lyrical prose and imaginative storytelling. The novel captivates readers with its intertwining tales and evocative imagery. While some appreciate its poetic style and themes of identity and love, others find its narrative structure disjointed and challenging. Overall, it’s a richly woven narrative that resonates emotionally.
A reader who enjoys Lighthousekeeping by Jeanette Winterson likely appreciates lyrical prose, magical realism, and themes of storytelling and identity. Similar audience might appreciate The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern or Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel.
10,242 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
232
Novel • Fiction
Scotland • 20th Century
2006
Adult
18+ years
We’re just getting started
Add this title to our list of requested Study Guides!