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 520 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 71%
sad 48%
dark 15%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
relaxing 5%
challenging 4%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 37% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.76

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