Olive, Again
From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridge
(Author) Elizabeth StroutOlive, Again follows the blunt, contradictory yet deeply loveable Olive Kitteridge as she grows older, navigating the second half of her life as she comes to terms with the changes - sometimes welcome, sometimes not - in her own existence and in those around her. Olive adjusts to her new life with her second husband, challenges her estranged son and his family to accept him, experiences loss and loneliness, witnesses the triumphs and heartbreaks of her friends and neighbours in the small coastal town of Crosby, Maine - and, finally, opens herself to new lessons about life.
Elizabeth Strout
Elizabeth Strout is an American author known for her profound exploration of human emotions and relationships in her novels. Her most notable works include "Olive Kitteridge," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2009, and "My Name is Lucy Barton," which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize in 2016. Strout's writing style is characterized by its spare and unflinching honesty, delving into the complexities of ordinary lives with empathy and insight. She is celebrated for her keen observations of the human condition and her ability to craft intimate and powerful narratives. Strout's impact on the literary genre can be seen in her ability to capture the nuances of everyday life and the inner workings of her characters, making her a master of contemporary American fiction.