Literary
Olive Kitteridge
Thirteen linked stories set in a small Maine town, each touching in some way on a blunt, difficult retired maths teacher. Over time we see her as neighbour, mother and wife, and she becomes more than a sharp tongue.
- First published
- 2008
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- short
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like precise, compassionate short fiction about ordinary people and what they hide.
Skip this if you want a single plot; it works as a novel in stories, with many shifting perspectives.
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