Tell Me Everything
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Tell Me Everything
In Tell Me Everything, Elizabeth Strout crafts a deeply immersive tale set in the charming yet complex backdrop of Maine. The story follows Bob Burgess, the town lawyer, who finds himself deeply entangled in a harrowing murder investigation. He takes on the case of a reclusive man accused of the unthinkable crime of killing his own mother. But amidst this darker duty, Bob's life unexpectedly brightens through a profound friendship with acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who resides in a serene seaside house.
As the two characters, Bob and Lucy, navigate their personal challenges and uncover long-buried emotions, their conversations blossom into explorations of their deepest hopes and lingering regrets. They ponder the delicate 'what might have beens' that shade their lives, cultivating a bond that offers solace and reflection in equal measure.
Simultaneously, Lucy Barton forms another meaningful connection with Olive Kitteridge, one of Crosby's most enduring residents. Olive, who now lives in a retirement community on the edge of town, welcomes Lucy into her home where they share afternoons exchanging stories. These narratives, which Olive evocatively refers to as "unrecorded lives," breathe new essence and significance into long-forgotten memories, enabling Lucy and Olive to find new meaning in their own journeys.
Tell Me Everything is a novel imbued with profound empathy and emotional depth, showcasing Strout's consummate storytelling prowess. The book beautifully illuminates the myriad ways our relationships anchor and uplift us, reflecting the very human yearning to leave a meaningful mark on the world. As Lucy poignantly observes, "Love comes in so many different forms, but it is always love."
Elizabeth Strout, celebrated for her Pulitzer Prize-winning and Booker Prize-shortlisted works, once again brings her remarkable ability to capture the essence of human experience to the fore in Tell Me Everything. This novel is a testament to the enduring power of connection, friendship, and the indelible imprints of the lives we touch.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780241634356
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 19 September 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Viking
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 135.0mm
Height: 205.0mm
Weight: 355g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Elizabeth Strout is the Pulitzer prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Anything is Possible, Amy and Isabelle, Abide With Me, The Burgess Boys, Olive Kitteridge, Olive, Again, Oh, William! and Lucy by the Sea. She has been nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award, the International Dublin Literary Award, the Orange Prize and the Booker Prize. She lives in Maine.
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