I read it because the prose seemed interesting but after a few chapters, it got tiresome. ( )

I found this novel difficult to get into. Quite tiring to read, and seemingly impossible to fall into that place where reading is effortless.
Couldn't say whether that was down to me or the book. I usually adore Jeanette Winterson (worlds greatest author) so I'm inclined to blame myself for this failure to connect. I'll have to give this another go in a few months. ( )

I found the book difficult. The physics in it was conceptually challenging, and the characters were fairly static. What made the book stand out is the quality of Winterson's writing - series of paragraphs that would stop me in my tracks, forcing me to reread them, and then often again. Would I read it again? Maybe. Would I read more of Winterson? Without a doubt. ( )

what she does with language is so beautiful. i had a little trouble with this one, though, in keeping track of what was going on and who was who and which character was the focus of each chapter. the last 20% or so, though, the story really surprised me, both in positive and negative ways. but the language was always superb.

"Walk with me. The past lies in wait. It is not behind. It seems to be in front. How else could it trip me as I start to run?" ( )

Gut Symmetries: This book changed my view on what great literature can be. Previously I thought plot drove the reader to keep going - reading this I was driven forward by the beauty of the words that Winterson uses, sometimes not understanding, or paying attention to the action, often reading several times to revel in the flavours of her prose. I looked with regret at the dwindling number of pages as I approached the end, wanting to stay longer in the drunken, passionate language of this wonderful book.