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Elizabeth asked this question about The Overstory:
So, is Olivia the daughter of Ray and Dorothy?? Magical realism???
Lisa Yes, absolutely. There were also a few references to Philemon and Baucis, who were rewarded eternal life as trees, so that makes me think that Olivia …moreYes, absolutely. There were also a few references to Philemon and Baucis, who were rewarded eternal life as trees, so that makes me think that Olivia is now the chestnut tree growing in their yard, tying even more strands of this book together.(less)
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The Overstory
by Richard Powers
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