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128 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143134404
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 09 June 2020
Description
I read Olivia many, many times, bought it for many of my friends, and consider it the inspiration for Call Me by Your Name. --Andr Aciman Perfectly captures the breathless excitement of adolescent passion. --Sarah Waters, bestselling author of Fi...
Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 47%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SuicideModerate
Toxic relationship, Grief, MurderMinor
Terminal illness, Vomit, Antisemitism
128 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143134404
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 09 June 2020
Description
I read Olivia many, many times, bought it for many of my friends, and consider it the inspiration for Call Me by Your Name. --Andr Aciman Perfectly captures the breathless excitement of adolescent passion. --Sarah Waters, bestselling author of Fi...
Community Reviews Summary of 739 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 47%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 10%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
relaxing 4%
adventurous 2%
inspiring 2%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SuicideModerate
Toxic relationship, Grief, MurderMinor
Terminal illness, Vomit, Antisemitism