Our Souls at Night

1 About this book

Our Souls at Night is the final novel by the American author Kent Haruf, published posthumously by Knopf in 2015. Haruf composed the book in the final year of his life, working on revisions up until his death from lung disease in 2014.

Set in a small town on the High Plains, the novel follows the relationship between Louis and Addie, a widow and widower who seek companionship in each other to combat loneliness in old age. While initially platonic, their connection develops into a strong, romantic bond as they discuss their lives and engage in ordinary activities together.

The book received positive reviews for its tender depiction of romance at a late age, as well as its portrayal of everyday life. A film adaptation, also called Our Souls at Night, was released in 2017, starring Robert Redford and Jane Fonda.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

• Romance
• Grief
• Romance, contemporary
• Relationships
• Widowers
• Loneliness
• Grandparent and child
• Memory