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A review by leslie115
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

5.0

I love how Elizabeth Strout leaves many things unsaid, yet is able to create three-dimensional characters. Indeed, as a collection of short stories, Olive Kitteridge surpasses others because every protagonist is fully realized. Incredibly, the stories seem to build the character of Olive Kitteridge. I would have to read the book again in order to fully appreciate this process, but it would be worthwhile to do so.

Dates: 20-28 April 2015

*****

2019 reread

I took notes on the chapters, and I was right: Olive's character definitely develops as the book progresses. And the story is still amazing. I look forward to the sequel.