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

3.8
based on 792 reviews

Moods

emotional: 85%

reflective: 69%

sad: 48%

tense: 16%

dark: 12%

mysterious: 10%

hopeful: 6%

challenging: 5%

lighthearted: 5%

adventurous: 3%

relaxing: 3%

inspiring: 2%

informative: 1%


Pace

31% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
15% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
33% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

39% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
20% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

12% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
64% of readers chose No
8% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

52% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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