Sworn Virgin by Elvira Dones

Sworn Virgin

Elvira Dones with Ismail Kadare (Contributor), Clarissa Botsford (Translator)

275 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced

Description

Elvira Dones tackles cultural and gender disorientation and identity while seamlessly expanding upon immigrant and emigrant status and the multiple levels of transition. Mark's decision to shake off her oath after fourteen years and to re-appropri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
emotional 72%
informative 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
dark 11%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
inspiring 5%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 20%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 30% | No: 23% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 38% | No: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.58

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