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Cathy Kleinbart asked this question about Olive Kitteridge (Olive Kitteridge, #1):
I read this a few years ago and it has haunted me ever since. I'm wondering if anyone else felt that way. I recently found out that a movie or mini series is in the works. As much as I believe the novel was beautifully written, I won't be watching because I just found it so very sad and maybe "too" relaistic. Anyone else feel that way?
Sherri F. Cathy, now that I'm almost 75% of the way through the audio version, I am feeling the same way as you. In the beginning, I enjoyed it more esp. Henry'…moreCathy, now that I'm almost 75% of the way through the audio version, I am feeling the same way as you. In the beginning, I enjoyed it more esp. Henry's character and saw as insightful, relative and was looking for a more happy ending. I'm also not a big fan of the collection of mini stories style, but it's tolerable (and it did help for a couple of co-listeners to jump in during one mini story or 2). But now it's becoming too sad, depressing and realistic w/so little positive, except that maybe my life seems to smell like a rose in comparison--and that's saying a lot considering I'm struggling w/so many things lately, esp. health-wise; but that's even more reason for me to look for positive things and silver linings...and this book isn't it.(less)
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Olive Kitteridge
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