Olive, Again

From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridge
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Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout continues the story of Olive Kitteridge, a complex and sometimes abrasive woman navigating the complexities of ageing, loneliness, and human connection in a small town in Maine. Through interconnected stories, Olive interacts with a variety of characters, revealing the beauty and pain of everyday life. The novel explores themes of forgiveness, resilience, and the enduring nature of love, while delving into the intricacies of life's challenges.
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Olive, Again

Japanese edition of [Olive, Again] by Elizabeth Strout. New York Times Bestseller. Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Strout continues the life of her beloved [Olive Kitteridge], a character who has captured the imaginations of millions.

The latest masterpiece from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Number One New York Times bestselling author of Olive Kitteridge, now in paperback.

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The latest masterpiece from the Pulitzer Prize-winning, Number One New York Times bestselling author of Olive Kitteridge, now in paperback.

Olive, Again follows the blunt, contradictory yet deeply loveable Olive Kitteridge as she grows older, navigating the second half of her life as she comes to terms with the changesβ€”sometimes welcome, sometimes notβ€”in her own existence and in those around her.

Olive adjusts to her new life with her second husband, challenges her estranged son and his family to accept him, experiences loss and loneliness, witnesses the triumphs and heartbreaks of her friends and neighbours in the small coastal town of Crosby, Maineβ€”and, finally, opens herself to new lessons about life.

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Elizabeth Strout's Olive, Again is highly praised for its touching portrayal of life and human complexity. Critics commend Strout's masterful prose and her ability to express deep emotion and detail succinctly. The characters are described as authentically drawn, meriting entire novels themselves, while the narrative is seen as emotionally honest, psychologically piercing, and life-affirming. The book is celebrated for its exquisite writing, boundless vision, and profound insights into human existence, offering a poignant, compassionate exploration that resonates deeply with readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241985540

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 November 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 216g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Elizabeth Strout is the Pulitzer prize-winning author of My Name is Lucy Barton, Anything is Possible, Oh William!, Amy and Isabelle, Abide With Me, The Burgess Boys, Olive Kitteridge, and Olive, Again. 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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