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Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (Paperback, 2011)
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Olive Kitteridge - the beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning novel This beloved Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, turned into an Emmy Award-winning HBO mini-series, is an extraordinary story about an ordinary woman's life, and a vibrant exploration of all that connects us. The story of Olive Kitteridge will make you laugh, nod in recognition, wince in pain, and shed a tear or two. 'As perfect a novel as you will ever read... So astonishingly good that I shall be reading it once a year for the foreseeable future and very probably for the rest of my life.'Evening Standard Olive Kitteridge is a complex woman. Described by some as indomitable and by others as compassionate, she herself has always been certain that she is absolutely right about everything. A retired schoolteacher in a small coastal town in Maine, as she grows older she struggles to make sense of the changes in her life. Through different narratives, telling the triumphs and tragedies of those around her, and spanning years, Olive's story emerges. We meet her stoic husband, bound to her in a marriage both broken and strong, and a young man pained by loss - whom Olive comforts by her mere presence, while her own son feels overwhelmed by her sensitivities. Praise for Elizabeth Strout 'Strout animates the ordinary with astonishing force.' The New Yorker 'A terrific writer.' Zadie Smith 'So good it gave me goosebumps.'Sunday Times 'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own.' Hilary MantelProduct Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-139781849831550
eBay Product ID (ePID)102621012
Product Key Features
Book TitleOlive Kitteridge
AuthorElizabeth Strout
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicBooks
Publication Year2011
Number of Pages352 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width130mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorElizabeth Strout
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 24 Aug, 2022Most favourable review
An excellent read
This book has been recommended by major authors, some of whom have said it is their favourite of all books. I wouldn’t go that far but it is an excellent read. Elizabeth Strout understands the human condition and can convey it to the reader so we all can, in many ways, recognise ourselves in the characters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 May, 2020Most critical review
Not a book I would recommend
The product was reviewed on Woman's Hour and I was interested in reading the book as a result. The book was OK but not one that I would have obtained without the recommendation from the radio programme. In view of my age I found it very depressing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Apr, 2020
Great read
Very moving and thoughtful book by a wonderful author. Great observations on people and relationships in a small Maine community.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 Feb, 2020
Interesting, captivating, unusual read
Excellent book. Unusual main character and chapter format.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Apr, 2019
An enjoyable read.
A well written book that is intriguing and easy to read. It's not one that I feel the need to keep but it's definitely worth a read with a good story line.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 24 May, 2024
Unique book!
On the basis of my friend’s comments, she loved reading the book from beginning to end! (I bought it for my friend!).Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 15 Jun, 2022
Fabulous, like mind reading!
Elizabeth Strout at her best, great detail unpicking the minds and mental health of the characters. Focusing on the internal and at many times negative thought processing that occurs. Loved this bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Jan, 2020
recomended
Good bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 20 Jun, 2018
Good Quality
Product good. Didn't like the story. Gave up not read it allVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 29 Aug, 2018
Olive Kitteridge
I watched the film of the book first, with was totally absorbing. So I was curious to see if the film followed the book..I was not disappointed.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
