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A review by bethanwx
Olivia by Dorothy Strachey
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
A portrait of a sixteen year old who falls into an encompassing infatuation with her captivating and mysterious teacher, Mademoiselle Julie. Tenderly written and almost dreamlike.
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Suicide
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, and Colonisation