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This book is written as a series of short stories, all of which give the reader some insight into the main character, Olive Kitteridge. I found this book quite thought- provoking. It was easier for me to read just one or two short stories, then reflect. My take-away is that family members, friends, neighbors and acquaintances might have quite different perspectives on a person. Likewise that person may relate to a range of people in very different ways. As I write this, it seems like common sens
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Loved her writing. After the first couple of stories I found myself looking forward to the next and the next. I just knew I wouldn’t be let down. Beautiful.
I read this because I heard it was similar to The Twelve Tribes of Hattie, which I loved. While I see the similarities, this one didn't move me nearly as much. I still enjoyed it, and do think it worthwhile, but it didn't blow me away. In fact, toward the end, I found myself having trouble staying focused. The characters and their life stories were pretty interesting and the chapters were well-written, but I didn't feel the emotional attachment that I felt with The Twelve Tribes of Hattie.
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Olive is not your typical subject in a story, we probably all know
someone like her. different stories about lives that are sometimes
very connected to her or just people that live in her town. I
found it interesting. but not a highly recommend.
someone like her. different stories about lives that are sometimes
very connected to her or just people that live in her town. I
found it interesting. but not a highly recommend.
Mar 16, 2016
Julie
marked it as to-read
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review of another edition
Shelves:
to-read-fiction,
recommended
Jun 04, 2016
Cindy Newton
marked it as to-read
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owned-books
