A review by lisathib
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

challenging dark emotional funny mysterious sad tense slow-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? It's complicated

3.0

Maybe if I would have been more prepared for this book, I would have enjoyed it more. The title, cover, and blurb about how funny it is did not prepare me for the bleakness of her life or the dark content. I thought I was reading a humorous book; and while part of her views and takes on life was unusual and funny, the story was anything but funny. Check your trigger warnings and don’t expect a fun time. 
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