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Strout builds a nuanced portrait of one woman and an entire community.
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Olive Kitteridge
Elizabeth Strout2009 selection · Literary fiction
Olive Kitteridge
Thirteen linked stories reveal a Maine town through blunt, difficult, and perceptive Olive Kitteridge. Her presence connects neighbors confronting loneliness, betrayal, aging, and change.
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You value sharp character studies and quietly interconnected lives.
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