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
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“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 739 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 72%
sad 47%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 31%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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