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Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout
4.5

I’m so glad I went right into reading Olive, Again right after reading her first book, because I think this is honestly the better novel of the two! I was hoping for more vulnerability from Olive: and the second book delivers. Her journey to self-awareness, the complexity of a second marriage so late in life, and her observations on dealing with difficult truths was really beautifully done. As always, I enjoyed all of the side characters and can see how we’re finally going to get the stars to align for her and Lucy, and I can’t wait to read Tell me Everything.