Odd Girl Out
Ann Bannon's Odd Girl Out (1957) is a sapphic fiction novel. It is set in the 1950s. It deals with greek letter societies, interpersonal relations, lesbians and roommates.
63 Open Library readers have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 14 editions.
At about 192 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.
About Odd Girl Out
In the 1950s, Ann Bannon broke through the shame and isolation typically portrayed in lesbian pulps, offering instead women characters who embraced their sexuality. With Odd Girl Out, Bannon introduces Laura Landon, whose love affair with her college roommate Beth launched the lesbian pulp fiction genre.
Quick answers
Who wrote Odd Girl Out?
Odd Girl Out was written by Ann Bannon and first published in 1957.
What genre is Odd Girl Out?
It is usually shelved as Lesbian & Sapphic Fiction.
How long is Odd Girl Out?
The median edition has 192 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Odd Girl Out?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Girls in 3-B, Spring Fire and The Price of Salt.
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