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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Community Reviews Summary of 131 reviews

Moods

reflective 81%
emotional 77%
sad 45%
informative 40%
challenging 27%
hopeful 27%
tense 27%
adventurous 13%
dark 13%
funny 13%
inspiring 13%
mysterious 9%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 16%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 18% | N/A: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.58

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