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alice_wright27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
birdinflight1's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very depressing, but it made me think and feel lots of feelings. At first I didn't understand the structure, but then I read the comments on the jacket, which helped me see how all the stories connected.
febender's review against another edition
5.0
The initial dislike I had for Olive’s nature faded quickly with Strout’s beautifully woven stories. Each new piece of this interwoven puzzle is raw and tender and gives you a beautiful perspective on the flaws within each of us, the way we view others, the ways in which we grow and change, and so much more.
When people dislike books because they think the main character is an unlikable antagonist - I think they often miss the point. We are all flawed, and when we look at others in an unfiltered way the way we are able to in narratives, we should see the beauty and honesty in this rawness. Are any of us better than Olive? Any worse? Or is it that we are all human, just doing our best with what we have been given.
Strout’s writing seems profoundly able to speak to this truth. I am blown away by her beautiful story telling.
When people dislike books because they think the main character is an unlikable antagonist - I think they often miss the point. We are all flawed, and when we look at others in an unfiltered way the way we are able to in narratives, we should see the beauty and honesty in this rawness. Are any of us better than Olive? Any worse? Or is it that we are all human, just doing our best with what we have been given.
Strout’s writing seems profoundly able to speak to this truth. I am blown away by her beautiful story telling.
professorplum318's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
aimless's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
eyelit's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
librarian_kj's review against another edition
4.0
I both love and hate Olive. She’s wonderful in the worst and best ways.
clobootylicious's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
addiec1's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0