Jeanette Winterson's 1985 novel Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit tells the story of Jeanette, who grows up in a strict evangelical household in Manchester, England. The Bildungsroman follows Jeanette from her childhood through her teenage years as she comes to terms with her sexuality, which her religious mother strongly opposes. Through the characters of Jeanette, her mother, and others in their community, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, oppression, and finding one's own path in life.