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''Winterson is a rangy pirate, a world-swashbuckler, a plunderer of stories, literatures and hearts'' Ali Smith, Scotsman

''It''s night. I''m sitting at my screen. There''s an e-mail for me. I unwrap it. It says - Freedom, just for one night.''
Ali, or Alix, is an e-writer. They will write anything you like, but on one condition: that you are prepared to enter your story. Finally, you can be the hero of your own life.
But, there is a price to pay - the risk that you might leave the story as somebody else.

''Brilliant, evocative writing... Winterson never seems to put a foot wrong... It is funny, clever, entertaining and wholly delightful'' Spectator



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Winterson is a rangy pirate, a world-swashbuckler, a plunderer of stories, literatures and hearts -- Ali Smith * Scotsman *
Gorgeously written, shockingly moving...a wonderful, unforgettable read. Buy it for someone you really love -- Simon Schama * Mail on Sunday *
Winterson writes with evangelical assurance, vaulting ambition, total control...witty, original, and good at what she does * Observer *
Mischievous and intelligent, determined to provoke thoughts about love's reason, and its risk * The Times *
Brilliant, evocative writing... Winterson never seems to put a foot wrong... It is funny, clever, entertaining and wholly delightful * Spectator *

The Powerbook

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    A Paperback / softback by Jeanette Winterson

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      Publisher: Vintage Publishing
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 04/09/2014
      ISBN13: 9780099598299, 978-0099598299
      ISBN10: 0099598299

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''Winterson is a rangy pirate, a world-swashbuckler, a plunderer of stories, literatures and hearts'' Ali Smith, Scotsman

      ''It''s night. I''m sitting at my screen. There''s an e-mail for me. I unwrap it. It says - Freedom, just for one night.''
      Ali, or Alix, is an e-writer. They will write anything you like, but on one condition: that you are prepared to enter your story. Finally, you can be the hero of your own life.
      But, there is a price to pay - the risk that you might leave the story as somebody else.

      ''Brilliant, evocative writing... Winterson never seems to put a foot wrong... It is funny, clever, entertaining and wholly delightful'' Spectator



      Trade Review
      Winterson is a rangy pirate, a world-swashbuckler, a plunderer of stories, literatures and hearts -- Ali Smith * Scotsman *
      Gorgeously written, shockingly moving...a wonderful, unforgettable read. Buy it for someone you really love -- Simon Schama * Mail on Sunday *
      Winterson writes with evangelical assurance, vaulting ambition, total control...witty, original, and good at what she does * Observer *
      Mischievous and intelligent, determined to provoke thoughts about love's reason, and its risk * The Times *
      Brilliant, evocative writing... Winterson never seems to put a foot wrong... It is funny, clever, entertaining and wholly delightful * Spectator *

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