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Olive, Again (Olive Kitteridge, #2)
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What makes Olive so lovable? To my mind, because never before have I read stories of an elderly crotchety woman who's simply human, not a monster by any means.
Strout shows us again and yes, "Olive, Again," that we're all fragile and strong, lovable and awful. Moreover, in this sequel to "Olive Kitteridge" she illustrates how a really good life isn't about perfection -- it's about how the more we know, the less we know we do, and the beauty & pain within that awareness...
Btw, I had the good fortune to see Strout speak shortly after her first Olive book was published. It was good to see her speech to writers and readers was as generous of spirit as one would hope of Olive's creator.
Strout shows us again and yes, "Olive, Again," that we're all fragile and strong, lovable and awful. Moreover, in this sequel to "Olive Kitteridge" she illustrates how a really good life isn't about perfection -- it's about how the more we know, the less we know we do, and the beauty & pain within that awareness...
Btw, I had the good fortune to see Strout speak shortly after her first Olive book was published. It was good to see her speech to writers and readers was as generous of spirit as one would hope of Olive's creator.
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January 18, 2021
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January 18, 2021
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Laysee wrote: ""Strout shows us again and yes, Olive, again, that we're all fragile and strong, lovable and awful."You said it perfectly, Da AL. A succinct and insightful review."
thanks so much, Laysee :-)
da wrote: "Laysee wrote: ""Strout shows us again and yes, Olive, again, that we're all fragile and strong, lovable and awful."You said it perfectly, Da AL. A succinct and insightful review."
thanks so much..."
& goodness on re-reading my review, I found so many errors lol hoping this one's better
You were fortunate indeed.
C. wrote: "You were fortunate indeed."tx, Carolyn, for that - yes, we must celebrate the good things that happen to us :-)
Lovely review Da
Sue wrote: "Lovely review Da"glad you enjoyed it, Sue -- I love your emoji!!!
What an amazing experience that must have been to hear her speak. Wonderful review da! 🙂
Karen wrote: "What an amazing experience that must have been to hear her speak. Wonderful review da! 🙂"thank you, Karen - & it was!
You said it perfectly, Da AL. A succinct and insightful review.