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 877 reviews

Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 69%
sad 49%
tense 17%
dark 13%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 8%
challenging 7%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 32%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 88% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 34% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 18% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 65% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.79

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