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A review by jenwestpfahl
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
emotional
fast-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
4.5
I don’t know why this was labeled funny here in StoryGraph. It’s bittersweet and real and ultimately uplifting, but it’s not funny.
I was rooting for Eleanor despite not really liking her for most of the book. The way she thought every awkward interaction was the other person’s fault when she was the one out of step with social norms was understandable but irritating and yet oddly endearing. And her friendship with Raymond develops perfectly.
I saw the twists coming - one from early on but the other not until a couple chapters before she figures it out - but her realization of them was compelling.
This story was well-written and well-paced and I devoured it in two days.
I was rooting for Eleanor despite not really liking her for most of the book. The way she thought every awkward interaction was the other person’s fault when she was the one out of step with social norms was understandable but irritating and yet oddly endearing. And her friendship with Raymond develops perfectly.
I saw the twists coming - one from early on but the other not until a couple chapters before she figures it out - but her realization of them was compelling.
This story was well-written and well-paced and I devoured it in two days.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Suicide attempt