Oh William!

Strout returns to Lucy Barton with her trademark clarity and compassion. In Oh William! Lucy reflects on her complicated first husband as they embark on a journey that unearths unexpected family secrets. Strout’s prose is deceptively simple, capturing the complexity of love, friendship, and lingering attachment. Her voice is intimate and wise, inviting readers into Lucy’s reflections with warmth and vulnerability. The novel reveals how relationships evolve over a lifetime, often in ways we barely understand. It is gentle, insightful, and quietly profound.