Reviews tagging 'Domestic abuse'

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

308 reviews

kryptoniantree's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

dragonlilly's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book was astounding and a huge surprise for me. It is also a huge shock that this is Gail Honeyman's first novel, because this is such a finely written work. It took me a while to focus on reading this book because I was also juggling other books that had to be read and returned to the library, but once I had time, I really delved into this book. This was such a fast reading experience, and I was fully enthralled by the story and characters. Eleanor is a fascinating character dealing with immense loneliness, until the small kindness of others finally allows for change in the routine of her life that masks the pain of her past. This was a really beautiful book that made me both smile and tear up all throughout the book. I wasn't expecting to be so affected by this book but it truly left an welcome impression on me. There is grief, trauma, loneliness, and depression, but there is also a lot of fun, hope, and kindness in here too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

swelly's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Fire/Fire injury

amgarrido's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Biphobia

Minor: Domestic abuse

boliv3's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective 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

5.0

I wasn’t sure about this book when I started it so i’m surprised i enjoyed it as much as i did. i’d classify it as a dramedy, i laughed and cried with Eleanor. loved how the characters were written and you grow to see past their flaws and love them along with the narrator.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Rape, and Sexual violence

tg_rubi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

andreabey's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

eleyden's review against another edition

challenging mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.75

An excellent read about a woman with social anxieties who has excluded herself from developing friendships and relationships with others. The beginning of the book took a little to get interesting and to pick up the pace. I absolutely adored the friendship Eleanor developed with Raymond and I’m so glad they didn’t cross the line to lovers. 
The ending surprised me and I really enjoyed Eleanor’s character development. She is so strong and a survivor which I can relate to in many levels. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Child death

athenlyrain's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I found it to be relatable in a lot of aspects, and the main character is hilariously honest. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Vomit, and Death of parent

tome_traveler's review against another edition

challenging emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child death

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexual violence, and Vomit