The Daylight Gate
The Daylight Gate
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Lancashire, England • 1610s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Daylight Gate by Jeanette Winterson is a historical novel set in 1612 England, exploring the events surrounding the infamous Lancashire witch trials. The narrative follows a group of individuals accused of witchcraft, delving into themes of power, superstition, and societal persecution during a time of political and religious upheaval.
Dark
Mysterious
Unnerving
Gritty
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Jeanette Winterson's The Daylight Gate is praised for its atmospheric, darkly magical retelling of the Pendle witch trials. Reviewers commend Winterson's lyrical prose and vivid historical setting. However, some critics note an occasionally disjointed narrative and a desire for deeper character exploration. Despite this, the novella's compelling intensity captivates many readers.
Who Should Read The Daylight Gate?
A reader who would enjoy The Daylight Gate by Jeanette Winterson is fascinated by dark, historical fiction with gothic elements. Fans of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall or Sarah Waters' Fingersmith would appreciate its atmospheric storytelling and rich exploration of 17th-century witch trials in England.
7,087 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Novel • Fiction
Lancashire, England • 1610s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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