Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge #1

Elizabeth Strout

286 pages • first pub 2008 (view editions)

fiction literary short stories emotional reflective sad medium-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who appreciate deeply human, emotionally layered stories exploring the complexities of relationships and aging through the lens of a flawed yet compelling protagonist in a small-town setting.

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE - The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Oprah's Book Club pick Olive, Again "Fiction lovers, remember this name: Olive Kitteridge. . . . You'll never f...

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Community Reviews

3.81
based on 23,163 reviews

Moods

reflective: 82%

emotional: 77%

sad: 55%

funny: 27%

hopeful: 24%

dark: 16%

challenging: 14%

inspiring: 10%

lighthearted: 6%

relaxing: 5%

tense: 5%

adventurous: 1%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

5% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

1% of readers chose Plot
10% of readers chose A mix
88% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

56% of readers chose Yes
30% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
53% of readers chose Complicated
19% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

27% of readers chose Yes
7% of readers chose Complicated
62% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

92% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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