Narrated on audiobook by Kimberly Farr. 5/5 stars for the audiobook, Kimberly Farr is a brilliant narrator and I really feel she made this book for me. The way she narrated each chapter was wonderful, and I really think she captured every person's voice and feelings perfectly. The way her voice softened in different places, and harsher in others depending on the character's thoughts and feelings was just wonderful, and so skilfully done.

I really enjoyed this book, and I really see what everyone means when they talk about Elizabeth Strout's writing. I have read My Name is Lucy Barton but the way Strout writes places and characters is really strong in Olive Kitteridge. The complexities of peoples' relationships with each others, and all the thoughts, feelings, and intricacies that equal just living life, and having a zest for living, really comes across so well.

Oliver Kitteridge isn't a particularly pleasant character, yet she's someone you come to love - even if it's for her straight-talking! Seeing her from other people's perspectives, from her long-suffering husband, neighbours and others who may not like her so much was so interesting, and I loved everyone's different stories and peeking into their lives. I feel like I was looking into a dollhouse of the Maine town, and each chapter was a light on in a different room.

I can't wait to read Olive, Again, because I have not had enough of Olive Kitteridge yet!