Good books with older main characters as protagonists are harder to find than they really should be, considering the breadth of experience that age offers. I guess it kind of makes sense that most younger writers would feel better equipped to write for their age or younger (i.e. a lived experience) as opposed to the other way around.
At any rate, here’s my list of some fantastic books with older protagonists to enjoy. I’m open to more suggestions, too, so if you have any I’d love to know so I can add it to the list! Drop a comment below, if so. :)
The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Publication Date: August 28, 2012
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared Publication Date: August 28, 2012
Deacon King Kong
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Deacon King Kong Publication Date: March 3, 2020
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Deacon King Kong Publication Date: March 3, 2020
Olive Kitteridge
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Olive Kitteridge Publication Date: September 30, 2008
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Olive Kitteridge Publication Date: September 30, 2008
Olive, Again
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Olive, Again Publication Date: October 15, 2019
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of Olive, Again Publication Date: October 15, 2019
A Man Called Ove
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of A Man Called Ove Publication Date: July 15, 2014
What It's About: See the Full Summary and Review of A Man Called Ove Publication Date: July 15, 2014
Two Old Women: An Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage and Survival
What It's About: Publication Date: November 5, 2013
What It's About: Publication Date: November 5, 2013
I only have A man called Ove. Added some in my tbr. Thanks for the list :-)