Olivia by Dorothy Strachey

Olivia

Dorothy Strachey

128 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

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I read Olivia many, many times, bought it for many of my friends, and consider it the inspiration for Call Me by Your Name. --Andr Aciman Perfectly captures the breathless excitement of adolescent passion. --Sarah Waters, bestselling author of Fi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 521 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
reflective 70%
sad 47%
dark 15%
tense 13%
mysterious 11%
hopeful 7%
challenging 5%
relaxing 5%
lighthearted 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
funny 1%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 27%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 36% | No: 16% | 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: 51% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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