Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge from the author of Olive, Again and Oh William!

Olive Kitteridge: indomitable, compassionate, and often unpredictable. A retired schoolteacher in a small coastal town in Maine, as Olive grows older, she struggles to make sense of the changes in her life. She is a woman who sees into the hearts of those around her, their triumphs and tragedies.

A penetrating, vibrant exploration of the human soul, the story of Olive Kitteridge will make you laugh, nod in recognition, wince in pain, and shed a tear or two.

‘As perfect a novel as you will ever read’
Evening Standard

‘A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own’
Hilary Mantel

Acclaimed author Elizabeth Strout gives us thirteen rich, luminous narratives centred on a singular and formidable heroine, Olive Kitteridge.

About the Author: Elizabeth Strout’s tenure as a lawyer (six months) was slightly longer than her career as a stand-up comedian (one night). She has also worked as a bartender, waitress and piano player at bars across the USA. She now teaches literature in New York, where she lives with her husband and daughter.

25 Jul 2024
 

Olive Kitteridge: A Novel in Stories by Elizabeth Strout ISBN 9781398532786