Anything Is Possible

This new book from Strout continues delving into the life of Lucy Barton, a character from \”My Name is Lucy Barton\”, and a host of characters loosely connected to her. The Lucy Barton book read more like a novel, with a linear story line. The format of this book resembles the interconnecting short story mode the author used in her book \”Olive Kitteridge\”. Accordingly, each chapter is a different short story, a different piece of a broader picture. In the end, as the puzzle fits together, it becomes a novel. Strout\’s writing keeps getting better with each book. Be aware that this listen keeps you on your toes remembering just how each character is connected to all the others. What\’s more, the author uses gossip in one story to offer closure to a previous character\’s predicament in earlier stories. This was artfully and beautifully done. To me, the book was a powerful meditation on not just imperfect love, to quote the author, but something much darker and far more disturbing. These stories look at abuse and the using of or neglect of others in many different forms and in varying degrees. This book is certainly not for everyone and not what I was expecting. Harrowing, heartbreaking, thought provoking and unnerving. These were excellent character studies and the writing was fantastic. A perfect example of Strout\’s ability to transport the reader deep into the lives of others. However, be prepared for a really tough listen. 62 people found this helpful

Haven’t listened to a book that really went nowhere! Not worth listening to at all. 7 people found this helpful

This is the story about a town you won\’t remember and it\’s people who you can\’t forget. Strout\’s writing style seems as simple as her character\’s lives that she colors in chapter- by- chapter. The reader becomes fully invested in these small town people who connect in beautifully written \”slices of life.\” Outstanding ending. A great piece of literature. My favorite read so far in 2017. 20 people found this helpful

I loved the writing – she is a skilled wordsmith! But there so many characters I sometimes felt quite lost! 11 people found this helpful

Loved learning more about the rest of the family and orhers in the town. More redemptive moments for these people are a pleasure amidst the sorrows of private lives. 3 people found this helpful

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