Olive, Again

Name: Olive, Again
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Rating: 4.4 (4775 reviews)
Author: Elizabeth Strout

A haunting, humorous journey with Olive Kitteridge

Written byElizabeth Strout

Narrated byKimberly Farr

Length12h14m

Release dateOctober 15, 2019

GenreLiterature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life

LanguageEnglish

★★★★☆ 4.4 (4,775 ratings)

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Author	Elizabeth Strout
Narrator	Kimberly Farr
Runtime	12h14m
Published	October 15, 2019
Rating	★★★★☆ 4.4 / 5 (4,775 ratings)
Categories	Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction, Family Life, Literary Fiction, Sagas
Format	Audiobook (Digital)
Platform	Audible

About This Audiobook

Elizabeth Strout's Olive, Again is a masterful exploration of human complexity, woven from the intricate threads of Olive Kitteridge's life. This Pulitzer Prize-winning author returns to the Maine coast, where Olive's sharp wit, dry humor, and unyielding spirit are on full display. Kimberly Farr's nuanced narration brings depth and warmth to the characters, drawing listeners into the rich tapestry of Olive's relationships and inner world.
Strout's prose is a marvel of subtlety, revealing character through the delicate dance of observation and introspection. This audiobook is a slow-burning fire that simmers with emotional intensity, never once sacrificing depth for the sake of plot. As we follow Olive through the seasons, we're reminded that even the most seemingly mundane moments can hold profound significance.

Tags: Literary FictionCharacter-Driven FictionFamily DramaSmall-Town LifeWomen's FictionEmotional Drama

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Expert narration by Kimberly Farr brings every character and scene to life across 12h14m of immersive audio.
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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

AudioBook Atlas

I fell under Olive's spell from the opening chapters, drawn in by Kimberly Farr's deft narration and Elizabeth Strout's masterful storytelling. Farr's voice is a perfect complement to Strout's writing, imbuing the characters with a sense of authenticity that's nothing short of remarkable. One of the standout elements of this audiobook is the way Strout weaves together seemingly disparate threads – a chance encounter, a family disagreement, a quiet reflection – into a cohesive and deeply moving portrait of Olive's life. If I have a quibble, it's that the pacing can feel a touch uneven at times, veering between moments of intense emotional depth and more lighthearted, humorous asides. However, this is a minor complaint in an otherwise outstanding audiobook. Overall, Olive, Again is a triumph, a testament to the power of storytelling to capture the human experience in all its messy, beautiful complexity.

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