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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?
Sarah Jan I just finished watching the mini-series this past weekend. I had recorded it and was interested to watch because I think Frances McDormand is an exce…moreI just finished watching the mini-series this past weekend. I had recorded it and was interested to watch because I think Frances McDormand is an excellent actress and she does a wonderful job of playing a not likeable person. I never warmed to her and the review I read in some magazine warned that the viewer would not like her but would want to understand her. The review said that the mini-series was the best treatment of depression that the writer had seen. I felt complelled to watch the mini-series even though I was appalled by Olive's character and her personality. I found it extremely odd that she showered such love and attention on her husband after his massive stroke when she could show no love whatsoever while he was whole.I had not read the book, not sure why, so my entire experience was of the movie which imo was very well done. It has stayed with me. There were several depictions of how depression presents itself in various ways. Olive seemed to be able to appreciate and love beauty in nature - her garden was beautiful and yet she was so ugly to people! I think I have a difficult time understanding why so much talent and money would be invested in portraying this unlikable woman. (less)
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Olive Kitteridge
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