Olivia by Dorothy Bussy, Dorothy Strachey

Olivia

Dorothy Bussy, Dorothy Strachey with Regina Marler (Contributor)

135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

“Considered one of the most subtle and beautifully written lesbian novels of the century, this 1949 classic returns to print in a Cleis Press edition. Dorothy Strachey’s classic Olivia captures the awakening passions of an English adolescent sent ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 586 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 71%
sad 48%
dark 15%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 29%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 38% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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