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Oh William! by Elizabeth Strout
4.0

This installment slightly missed the mark on a full five star experience for me. I think readers are supposed to find William somewhat insufferable, and also ultimately lovable. (The title choice is obviously spot on.) But I did get a little tired of him, and was hoping for more side character interaction. Interestingly, Lucy is examined from different angles that made her feel that much more fully realized and fallible. There is a bit more interaction with their children, and a wonderfully memorable scenes with William’s ex. I think I just prefer the narrative to center around the people from Lucy’s hometown.