Reviews

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

londonsoph's review against another edition

5.0

An absolute gem of a book. I'd heard so many good things about this book, it had been recommended by 2 booksellers. I had high expectations and it certainly didn't disappoint. I absolutely loved all the characters but especially Eleanor Oliphant. I think this will become a book that I return to again and again as it's so positive and uplifting. Definitely my book of the year.

lindsbryanpodvin's review against another edition

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

cmrobe06's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book, I enjoyed getting to know Eleanor and all her quirks and was eager to find our the inner workings of her story.

kayajg24's review against another edition

5.0

I devoured this book in a few days. I feel like the story was nothing hugely unique or exciting, but the warmth of the characters made this a really enjoyable read. Sad in parts, but also lovely in others.

selina__gilbert__'s review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Honestly, this was quite predictable but definitely worth the read. I wasn’t sure about this book until at least halfway through (Eleanor is utterly insufferable 🙄) but the second half more than made up for it. I loved the development of the friendship between Eleanor and Raymond. 

carrielouwho22's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

allylem's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

aylachisholm's review against another edition

funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing slow-paced

2.0

anna_belen's review against another edition

4.0

Me he llevado una sorpresa.
Cuando empecé a leer, los primeros capítulos no me agradaba la protagonista. Era antipática y grosera. El libro se me estaba haciendo aburrido.... pero conforme avanzaba la historia, y ella empieza a contar su vida, se fue ganando mi simpatía.
Eleanor tiene un pasado horrible, que le pesa. Cuando entendés eso, entendes porque actúa como actúa.
Los personajes son lindos, no se desarrolla mucho en ellos pero son un buen complemento en la historia. También creo que hay varios párrafos de relleno, que no aportan nada...
El final me encanto. Y me sorprendió.

krista_lm's review against another edition

4.5

What a lovely book that I really didn't expect (yay for going in blind!).