A review by tidals
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

Lots of dry British humor. Guess I’ve been through a lot because I didn’t find her current state or her past particularly depressing; that’s life. If you’re quick to find things depressing don’t read this book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Alcohol

Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Stalking