Indeed the book was the winner of the Pulitzer but it's a while ago. Published in 2008, now I finally read it. Olive Kitteridge is a character that shows up in Elizabeth Strout's novels, and it's the title of the Pulitzer winner. The book consists of thirteen short stories in all of which Olive appears. In some stories she's a major player, in others a minor character.
Olive is a curmudgeon. In Enneagram parlance she's an "unredeemed eight". Blunt, crochety often wise and sometimes she's blindingly un-self aware. All of the stories are poignant and the book cover accurately states it "...offers profound insights into the human condition--its conflicts, its tragedies and joys, and the endurance it requires." Having read several of Strout's books, all of which I've appreciated, it was good to add this to the list. Recommended for readers interested in human dynamics...
Takk for alt,
Al
PS. OFH party report: It was a smaller crowd than last year at the New Year's party. There were 4 interesting persons with me at my table, all of whom I knew. There was also the opportunity to meet others whom I didn't know. Two hours was my limit, full people bladder, and that was the perfect time to exit as parlor games were about to begin. I'm not allowed to play parlor games.😀
On the Island of Santorini, 2023.
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