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?
Susie I just finished it and totally agree with you Cathy, it is so gloomy and the characters just pop in and out with no rhyme or reason. I HOPE it is not …moreI just finished it and totally agree with you Cathy, it is so gloomy and the characters just pop in and out with no rhyme or reason. I HOPE it is not realistic, I certainly don't plan for my life to end that way! (less)
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by Elizabeth Strout (Goodreads Author)
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