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

3.79
based on 945 reviews

Moods

emotional: 84%

reflective: 69%

sad: 48%

tense: 18%

dark: 15%

mysterious: 11%

hopeful: 8%

challenging: 6%

lighthearted: 5%

adventurous: 3%

inspiring: 3%

relaxing: 3%

informative: 1%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
14% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
9% of readers chose A mix
89% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

38% of readers chose Yes
36% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

41% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

14% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
65% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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