Olive, Again- Quick Peak

Summary: This is a collection of short stories that revolve around the town in Maine, Olive Kitteridge lives in. Many of the stories revolve around Olive as she and those around her age and eventually pass.

Hook: Olive who on first appearance is outspoken and has a hard exterior, is really a deeply complex character and has raw human emotions

Important Aspects: Aging, loneliness, Family dynamics

Conclusion: Olive passes, but not before teaching us how to live humanely until the very end.

Similar Books: We Live In Water, The Other People We Married

If you like this, read that: Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

If you read this do this: Visit Coastal Maine and see a Sunrise

Rating: 3.5/5

Praise: The end of the life of Olive is masterfully told by utilizing short stories to paint a deeply personal picture, making her journey so endearing

Where I read: Watching April showers

Where you should read: Near a window, taking breaks between stories to gaze at the wildlife

Book or audio book: Audiobook

Reader critique/ font critique: The stories were varied enough by the reader’s infliction that you didn’t get confused on who it was revolving around

Why you should read it: It is so masterfully written to be able to tell a story completely, through a short story medium

Why is it special: You will both be hungry for more from each short story and want a break from being put through the wringer so you can process your thoughts

What do you need to know if you didn’t read it: It is the continuation of her life from Olive Kitteridge, a Pulitzer Prize Winning Novel

What should you take away/remember? The effects of loneliness is not something that can always be visible, but can be so impactful