The beloved first novel featuring Olive Kitteridge from the author of Olive, Again and Oh William! Olive Kitteridge: indomitable, compassionate, and often unpredictable.A retired schoolteacher in a small coastal town in Maine, as Olive grows older, she struggles to make sense of the changes in her life.She is a woman who sees into the hearts of those around her, their triumphs and tragedies. A penetrating, vibrant exploration of the human soul, the story of Olive Kitteridge will make you laugh, nod in recognition, wince in pain, and shed a tear or two. 'As perfect a novel as you will ever read'Evening Standard 'A superbly gifted storyteller and a craftswoman in a league of her own'Hilary Mantel