Olive Kitteridge

Synopsis of Olive Kitteridge

Olive Kitteridge, a retired schoolteacher, observes the inhabitants of Crosby, the small town in Maine where she has lived for thirty years. Through an ironic and honest lens, the novel explores the painful moments and intimate joys of her neighbors, while Olive navigates her own loneliness and loss, reaching a profound understanding of the human condition. This iconic work by Elizabeth Strout, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the Llibreter Prize, is a masterful exploration of feelings and personal relationships.