A review by anair02
Eleanor by Johnny Worthen

2.0

I can't remember the last time a book has caused me such distress. I read the entire book with a clenched jaw and stiff shoulders. I told myself to keep reading because honestly, I was bored. Eleanor made me angry. She's supposedly 60 years old yet her "mother" ( who is younger) is constantly giving her advice. I mean I understand that the author was trying to develop a complex character with a diverse outlook on life however, I found myself being more and more confused as I read the book. I tried to read the book through the author's eyes because I wanted to understand why the plot was structured the way it was. Was it to explore Eleanor's character? Display her animalistic instincts? The answer is none of the above because the plot was completely and utterly useless. I was extremely bored and just when I started to see potential in the story I was gravely disappointed.