Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout

304 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary short stories emotional reflective medium-paced
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Description

The iconic Olive struggles to understand not only herself and her own life but also the lives of those around her in the town of Crosby, Maine. Whether with a teenager coming to terms with the loss of her father, a young woman about to give birth ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,254 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 81%
sad 46%
funny 42%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 17%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 9%
dark 9%
relaxing 9%
informative 2%
tense 2%

Pace

medium 65%
slow 26%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 91% | A mix: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 39% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.09

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