Sworn Virgin by Elvira Dones

Sworn Virgin

Elvira Dones with Clarissa Botsford (Translator), Ismail Kadare (Contributor)

275 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ reflective slow-paced
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Elvira Dones tackles cultural and gender disorientation and identity while seamlessly expanding upon immigrant and emigrant status and the multiple levels of transition. Mark's decision to shake off her oath after fourteen years and to re-appropri...

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 76%
sad 42%
informative 38%
challenging 28%
tense 28%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 14%
dark 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 9%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 17%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 20% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 46% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.59

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