Reviews

The Seven Imperfect Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard

abik84's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

4.5

ashleyerobertson's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

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

4.5

barbaraskalberg's review against another edition

4.0

Fans of Don Tillman will appreciate this one, though it is more serious than The Rosie Project. Ellie is a GREAT character!

keyaj's review against another edition

slow-paced

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

4.0

meghan111's review against another edition

3.0

I would suggest this for fans of [b: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine|31434883|Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine|Gail Honeyman|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1493724347s/31434883.jpg|47327681]. Elvira is in her 20s, she's not neurotypical, and her mother has kept her at home and by constant derision and negativity made her daughter feel completely unprepared to go out into the world and build a life. When her mother has a stroke and moves to a nursing facility, Elvira must challenge her own beliefs about the world and herself. To help her, she develops a list of seven rules for interacting with others, and it's awkward and heartwarming and funny. It's also sad, because

Spoiler

Elvira gets abused by a sexual predator and it takes her time to figure out that he's not her friend and she doesn't have to say yes to everything he does.

The author of this book teaches adults with learning difficulties, and I felt that she created characters that seemed real and sympathetic. I would definitely recommend books that are written *by* people who are not neurotypical in addition to this book, since nothing compares to someone telling their own story and drawing on their own experiences.

mishawn's review against another edition

emotional hopeful informative inspiring tense slow-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

3.75

val0235's review against another edition

5.0

4.5! I've been so excited to read this as I've heard it's similar to ''Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine" a story which I've loved, and I can definitely see the similarities.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story, some of the situations that Elvira ended up in were truly heart-breaking. I'd recommend this to anyone, especially if you've enjoyed Eleanor Oliphant!

lovetoread62's review against another edition

4.0

This book was well written through the eyes of a woman who is somehow different...autistic? social challenged? I'm not sure and they don't say. It's difficult for her to grasp the weird way we talk and interact and don't say what we mean. We don't usually think about how that must feel and how interpreting it can be tricky.

tennisgirl27's review against another edition

5.0

Traditional format

jo_dd's review against another edition

4.0

Listened on audible. As someone who’s worked with children with Elvira’s ‘condition’ the book was spot on about the difficulties encountered as well as the qualities such people have. Superb narration by Erin Mallon.