135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quality Paperback Book Club
Publication date: Not specified
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 48%
dark 14%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Pedophilia, Suicide, Toxic relationshipMinor
Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Quality Paperback Book Club
Publication date: Not specified
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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 627 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 48%
dark 14%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
fast 30%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 39% | No: 18%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, Mental illnessModerate
Pedophilia, Suicide, Toxic relationshipMinor
Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness