A review by sydneysbooknook
Olivia by Dorothy Strachey, André Aciman

emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

 Olivia by Dorothea Strachey is a richly indulgent novel. It’s focus is very internal, focusing on the thoughts and feelings of the titular character as she discovers her awakening sexuality at a boarding school in England. More of a character study than a novel with much plot or action, I greatly enjoyed Strachey’s prose and the inner workings of Olivia’s mind.