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Olive Kitteridge (2014): TV Series vs Book
TV series · 2014 · Directed by Lisa Cholodenko · Starring Frances McDormand, Richard Jenkins
About the tv series
Portraits of a prickly retired teacher in a small town.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookThe miniseries follows the linked stories closely.
Read or watch first?
The book is made of short pieces you can read one at a time.
What the book gives you
Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
Tender, interlinked stories that make ordinary lives feel deep and real. You come away with a gentler view of difficult people and a lot of feeling.
Who will like it: Readers who like quiet, wise stories about small-town life and one unforgettable, prickly woman.