I'm sorry that I can't give a positive rating to this novel, especially since I've enjoyed most of the author's other books. The prose seemed to have an odd, choppy rhythm that made reading a struggle. Perhaps that was intentional? I'll come back to this book and try again in a few weeks but right now I don't feel it's worth more of my time.

Another set of stories, poignant and funny all surrounding the world of Olive Kitteridge. Picking up where the first book left off, there are important plot points that are satisfactorily answered.

Wow, I feel so privileged to have been given the opportunity to read an ARC of Olive, Again. Elizabeth Strout is an excellent observer of human nature and with Olive Kitteridge, has created the perfect spokesperson. Perhaps one reason I like Olive so much is because I can see myself in her and honestly, sometimes she makes me wince! For me, Olive is akin to looking in a mirror.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Thanks again to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title. And thank you Elizabeth Strout for your keen insight and for sharing it with your readers. #OliveAgain #NetGalley

Thank you, Elizabeth Strout! I didn’t expect the arrival of this novel, but Olive Kitteridge does return in OLIVE, AGAIN. As in OLIVE KITTERIDGE, she appears in a series of stories, sometimes as the main character, sometimes as a minor character, and other times only mentioned in conversations by neighbors and former students who remember her. Although described as “that pickle person” by a visitor, herself pickled in wine at the time and who, coincidentally, can’t recall Olive’s name, and by that same visitor’s brother-in-law as someone “thinks everything is crap,” Olive endears herself to me as she earnestly tries to understand herself and others

I originally read Olive Kittredge when I was in undergrad. I vaguely remember enjoying it, but I seem to somehow have forgotten how absolutely annoying Olive was.

I think this sequel would serve an older book club quite well. The tone is a bit different and the stories are more mature. (I didn't particularly enjoy reading about a prostate that graphically.)

This is a solid sequel, even though I wouldn't have said Olive Kittredge needed one. But it fits nicely and is a good addition, for the right reader.