Description
Elizabeth Strout's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel delves into the complexities of human nature through the life of Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher in a small Maine town. Through a series of interconnected stories, the narrative explores the quiet dramas, profound joys, and enduring struggles of Olive and the people whose lives she touches. Strout masterfully portrays Olive's often difficult personality—her sharp observations, her moments of denial, and her deep-seated need for connection—revealing the universal truths about love, loss, and the search for meaning. This is a powerful and intimate portrait of a woman and a community, marked by Strout's signature blend of unflinching honesty and profound empathy.
Available Editions
paperback
Center Point Pub.
Published Jan 1, 2008
ISBN: 9781602852815
paperback
imusti
Published Jun 9, 2011
ISBN: 9781849831550
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Details
First Published
2008
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout.