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135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573442428
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication date: Not specified
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 738 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 47%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
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: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SuicideModerate
Alcohol, Pedophilia, Toxic relationshipMinor
Drug abuse, Vomit, Antisemitism135 pages • first pub 1949 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781573442428
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Cleis Press
Publication date: Not specified
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 738 reviews
Moods
reflective 72%
sad 47%
tense 15%
dark 13%
mysterious 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
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: 20% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 67% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Adult/minor relationship, Death, SuicideModerate
Alcohol, Pedophilia, Toxic relationshipMinor
Drug abuse, Vomit, Antisemitism