Olivia by Dorothy Bussy

Olivia

Dorothy Bussy

112 pages first pub 1949 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

When Olivia turns sixteen she is sent to a Parisian finishing school to broaden her education. Soon after her arrival, she finds herself falling under the spell of her beautiful and charismatic teacher. But Madamoiselle Julie's life is not as stra...

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Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 72%
sad 48%
dark 14%
tense 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 53%
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

3.78

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