Noreen asked this question about Olive, Again (Olive Kitteridge, #2):
Do you need to read the first book to understand this one?
Susan (on hiatus) I read this without reading the first Olive Kitteridge and it worked for me as a stand alone.

However, I'm one of those readers that enjoy a 'less is …more
I read this without reading the first Olive Kitteridge and it worked for me as a stand alone.

However, I'm one of those readers that enjoy a 'less is more'approach and don't need detailed information about characters.

I loved this book and will read the first one because I can't get enough of Olive.(less)
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by Elizabeth Strout (Goodreads Author)
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