Books-Maine

Book Review of The Appalachian Trail: A Biography by Philip D'Anieri

In some ways, the AT is a blank slate; it is of nowhere and somewhere very particular all at the same time. During most segments of the hike, would a hiker know that he or she is in the wilds of Pennsylvania or could it just as easily be Massachusetts? In either case, the AT is definitely the realization of the balance that has long challenged the residents of the United States: How to enjoy the splendor of the vast land while also living in the more cultivated environment, if in fact such a balance is even possible or beneficial.

Book Review of Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

The simplicity and humanity of Olive and her small Maine town are at the heart of this novel, which first introduces Olive’s husband, the local pharmacist, as his eyes wander in the direction of his helpless new employee. Olive is secondary, trying to draw her husband’s attention back her way through a series of overt and covert actions and a healthy dose of passive aggressive behavior.

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