Wednesday, December 04, 2019

First Wedneday Book Review: OLIVE AGAIN, Elizabeth Strout

This continues the story of Olive Kitteridge, an aging, former math teacher in Maine. She is as annoying and lovable as she was in the first volume, OLIVE KITTERIDGE. She marries a second time, which is a success, makes new friends, ages into an assisted living facility, endures health and family problems. It sounds depressing and it is at times, but her strength and eccentricities make it work. A good writer can make any character interesting, I think.
For more reviews, see Barrie Summy's blog.

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11 comments:

Margot Kinberg said...

I do like it when a book features a character who's interesting like that. And to be able to sustain that interest into a second book? That takes talent. Glad you enjoyed this one, Patti.

7:18 AM
pattinase (abbott) said...

Thanks, Margot.

8:17 AM
troutbirder said...

Your right interesting characters make for good stories...

10:33 AM
Phyllis Wheeler said...

So, why exactly did you like this book?

11:55 AM
Linda McLaughlin said...

Sequels aren't always as good as first books (even more so for movies), so I'm glad you enjoyed the book. Quirky characters make for interesting reaing.

4:26 PM
Sarah Laurence said...

This book is next in my TBR pile since the author lives part of the year in my town. I adored Olive Kitteridge and was delighted years ago when Liz told me at a library event that she was writing a follow up stories. I originally bought the book as a visiting gift for my mother, but she'd already read it, even though it was a new release. The bookworm gene!

6:17 PM
Lucy said...

Sounds like an elevator pitch - short and sweet. :)

Glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks for reviewing.

10:24 PM
Powell River Books said...

I read the original. Didn't know there was a sequel. Thanks for the info. - Margy

11:19 PM
Barrie said...

You really can't beat a solid character. Not always easy to write them. :) Thank you for reviewing!

4:09 PM
Phyllis Wheeler said...

So, what's her main concern in the book?

5:39 PM
pattinase (abbott) said...

Aging.

7:59 AM

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