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Bonnie G.
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This is missing the flow of most Strout books, and the whole Jung theme, with Artie identifying his unconscious as the foundation for his choices, feels super clunky to me. Still liking this more than the majority of other books in the world. Even when not at her best, Strout is pretty wonderful.
— 10 hours, 44 min ago
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Bonnie G.
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This is getting a bit too heavy-handed and oversimplified for me. I like a lot about that, and reading Strout is always like feeling a pleasant wind on your face, but I don't think we are headed for a 5-star.
— May 09, 2026 09:00PM
Bonnie G.
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Strout has pulled me in, as always. There is a lot of despair here, but also sly surprises. And I am pleased to get away from Lucy for a bit, love her though I do.
— May 08, 2026 09:52PM
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All my GR friends love Elizabeth Strout. Is it time for me to get on the horse, Bonita?
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Left Coast Justin wrote: "All my GR friends love Elizabeth Strout. Is it time for me to get on the horse, Bonita?"I think you will hate her work, Justin. I want to be wrong, but it is very inside typical lives being quietly lived, which is not usually your thing. I would start with either Lucy Barton or Olive Kitteridge if you want to stick your toes into the Strout-verse.
