Olive Kitteridge

I decided to read this since there is now a sequel. I didn\’t realize that it is actually a set of short stories in which Olive always seems to show up and may or may not play a significant part. I most enjoyed the stories that were directly about her with her husband and son. I would have rated this higher except I didn\’t really like all the \”short story characters,\” many of whom were not really all that significant to the story, or at least to the parts of the story that interested me the most. I hope that the sequel is not written this way. I look forward to the sequel and to watching the movie. I think that Frances McDormand is the perfect actress to play Olive and pictured her the whole time I was reading this. I liked the audible book narrator as her tone seemed to capture Olive\’s personality. Sure this book is depressing — about aging, death and kids who walk out of your life. But I like Olive\’s matter-of-fact look at things. 23 people found this helpful

Several short stories that are either about Olive or at a minimum tangentially touch on Olive in some way. I suspect this will be appreciated much more by an older crowd. I also suspect most of negative reviews came from folks with more life in front of them than behind them. 7 people found this helpful

I often have difficulty with books that don’t have a clear, positive protagonist. Olive is painfully oblivious to her own cold rudeness but occasionally rises to great compassion. A frustrating gal to be our protagonist. I recommend the book to those with patience for complex souls who are not always easy to be around. 7 people found this helpful

I was touched by Olive and definitely understood her. Loved the narration as well. Looking forward to my next read by this author. 14 people found this helpful

Olive is 72. There were so many times when I thought…where is this going, but I\’m glad I stayed. I connected with Olive. Just when I thought her story had a sad end, she gave me hope 4 people found this helpful

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