Reviews tagging 'Suicide attempt'

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

553 reviews

ceilidh_ashcroft's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Abandonment

tapnem's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful 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

4.5

At first I wasn’t really that into the book/ Eleanor at first, but I think that was because I was a little confused about her at first. Though as I started to learn more about Eleanor and how she interacts with the world and how she slowly develops was so fascinating that I couldn’t help but pick up the book soon after I set it down. I found myself carried away by it and later shocked. I am glad I gave the book a chance because it was something new I haven’t read in a while. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Self harm, Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

Minor: Child abuse, Death, Rape, Vomit, and Fire/Fire injury

thegrossgirl's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

hollyg35's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Suicide attempt, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail

sarahbroccoli's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

4.5

I love Eleanor and her growth through this book ❤️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

maymother21's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Minor: Suicide attempt

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

lauren625'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
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal death and Drug use

Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Vomit, and Death of parent

sjwheeler's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad slow-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Child abuse, Mental illness, Grief, Suicide attempt, and Alcohol

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