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135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573442428
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication date: 05 May 2006
Description
“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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 877 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SuicideModerate
Grief, Religious bigotry, MurderMinor
Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573442428
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication date: 05 May 2006
Description
“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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 877 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SuicideModerate
Grief, Religious bigotry, MurderMinor
Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness