In a voice more powerful and compassionate than ever before, New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Strout binds together thirteen rich, luminous narratives into a book with the heft of a novel, through the presence of one larger-than-life, unforgettable character: Olive Kitteridge.
At the edge of the continent, Crosby, Maine, may seem like nowhere, but seen through this brilliant writer's eyes, it's in essence the whole world, and the lives that are lived there are filled with all of the grand human drama - desire, despair, jealousy, hope, and love.
At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town and in the world at large, but she doesn't always recognize the changes in those around her: a lounge musician haunted by a past romance: a former student who has lost the will to live: Olive's own adult child, who feels tyrannized by her irrational sensitivities; and Henry, who finds his loyalty to his marriage both a blessing and a curse.
As the townspeople grapple with their problems, mild and dire, Olive is brought to a deeper understanding of herself and her life - sometimes painfully, but always with ruthless honesty. Olive Kitteridge offers profound insights into the human condition - its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and the endurance it requires.
At the edge of the continent, Crosby, Maine, may seem like nowhere, but seen through this brilliant writer's eyes, it's in essence the whole world, and the lives that are lived there are filled with all of the grand human drama - desire, despair, jealousy, hope, and love.
At times stern, at other times patient, at times perceptive, at other times in sad denial, Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, deplores the changes in her little town and in the world at large, but she doesn't always recognize the changes in those around her: a lounge musician haunted by a past romance: a former student who has lost the will to live: Olive's own adult child, who feels tyrannized by her irrational sensitivities; and Henry, who finds his loyalty to his marriage both a blessing and a curse.
As the townspeople grapple with their problems, mild and dire, Olive is brought to a deeper understanding of herself and her life - sometimes painfully, but always with ruthless honesty. Olive Kitteridge offers profound insights into the human condition - its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and the endurance it requires.
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Hardback Editions
September 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-60285-281-2 / 9781602852815 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Large Print Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge: Fiction Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4000-6208-X / 978-1-4000-6208-9 (USA edition) Publisher: Random House Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
2007 : Hardback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout Publisher: Random House Availability: Amazon More details... |
Paperback Editions
October 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge [OLIVE KITTERIDGE] Author(s): Elizabeth(Author) Strout Publisher: Random House Trade Availability: Amazon More details... |
September 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge: Fiction Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 0-8129-7183-3 / 978-0-8129-7183-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
April 2008 : Paperback
| Title: Olive Kitteridge: A Novel in Stories Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 0-7434-6772-8 / 978-0-7434-6772-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Pocket Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
Audio Editions
September 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5010-3 / 978-1-4233-5010-1 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio Cassette
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5002-2 / 978-1-4233-5002-6 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Unabridged Lib Ed Availability: Amazon Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5003-0 / 978-1-4233-5003-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Unabridged Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5004-9 / 978-1-4233-5004-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : MP3 CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5005-7 / 978-1-4233-5005-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Corporation Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : MP3 CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5006-5 / 978-1-4233-5006-4 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 2008 : Audio CD
| Title: Olive Kitteridge Author(s): Elizabeth Strout ISBN: 1-4233-5009-X / 978-1-4233-5009-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Brilliance Audio on CD Availability: Amazon Amazon CA More details... |
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