Anything is Possible

Book Review

«Anything is Possible» by Elizabeth Strout is a collection of interconnected stories exploring the lives of residents in a small town in Illinois. Critics praise Strout's skill in creating deeply developed characters and complex emotional connections between them. The book is a continuation of the novel «My Name is Lucy Barton», and many characters resonate with events from that book, adding depth and context. Strout succeeds in conveying the subtle nuances of human relationships and showing how the past influences the present. Critics commend her ability to combine simplicity of narrative with depth of psychological analysis, creating touching and truthful stories about life, love, and forgiveness. Some reviewers note that the book can be perceived as a mosaic, where each story adds a new layer to the overall picture, creating a rich and multifaceted panorama of the human experience.