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lydgendary's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
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
3.75
skz0424's review
3.0
Just okay. Totally unlikable main character made it difficult to want to keep reading. She redeems herself at the end but it was tough.
basic_brittch's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
laplatts's review
5.0
Eleanor Oliphant struggles with navigating the social world, but when she meets Raymond from IT everything changes. An accident makes Eleanor an unexpected heroine and she and Raymond set off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship.
At first, it is hard to like Eleanor. I mean really hard. There are so many times I found myself sighing in frustration or rolling my eyes. Fortunately, Honeyman writes with a compelling voice and in the moments where Eleanor isn't being her frustrating self, she can be quite unintentionally funny! The point of the novel is to watch Eleanor change and grow, and the process is beautiful. Watching her treat socialization as something of an experiment at first is heartwarming, adorkable, and sometimes painful. She must confront her past in order to heal and find the friends and love she has been searching for all her life.
This was an emotional roller coaster of a novel that I couldn't put down (evidently as I finished it in one day!). I know that this is a book that will linger with a lot of readers- I know it will be one of my favourites I read this year.
At first, it is hard to like Eleanor. I mean really hard. There are so many times I found myself sighing in frustration or rolling my eyes. Fortunately, Honeyman writes with a compelling voice and in the moments where Eleanor isn't being her frustrating self, she can be quite unintentionally funny! The point of the novel is to watch Eleanor change and grow, and the process is beautiful. Watching her treat socialization as something of an experiment at first is heartwarming, adorkable, and sometimes painful. She must confront her past in order to heal and find the friends and love she has been searching for all her life.
This was an emotional roller coaster of a novel that I couldn't put down (evidently as I finished it in one day!). I know that this is a book that will linger with a lot of readers- I know it will be one of my favourites I read this year.
goatcheesereads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Heartachingly beautiful. Between navigating autism and C-PTSD, Eleanor’s evolution truly had me smiling and thinking about the meaning of life, community, love, and belonging. Ms Witherspoon where ever you are, whatever you’re doing, PLS GET BACK TO WORK ON THIS MOVIEEE
emandeeb's review
5.0
I looooooooooooooooooove it .
One of those books that left you stuck in the end in a sea of emotions .
just brilliant.
Fun fact the whole situation of this book just reminded me of ROSS GELLER famous line in friends when he said ´´Í am fine ´´ although he was broken inside .
One of those books that left you stuck in the end in a sea of emotions .
just brilliant.
Fun fact the whole situation of this book just reminded me of ROSS GELLER famous line in friends when he said ´´Í am fine ´´ although he was broken inside .
joannam21's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this book and I love Eleanor! Gail's writes beautifully about both the beauty and the darkness of Eleanor's life, and I was pulled in from start to finish:)
kimbobeardo's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
smithx57's review
5.0
Great book. Had me in sentimental tears many times. Eleanor Oliphant is a nrilliantly painted unique eccentric, strong, loveable character.
limeminearia's review
4.0
I really liked this, though I suspect the blurbs and marketing ("hilarious, quirky!") do a disservice to potential readers. It is funny and warm, and I was hooked right away. I'm glad I read it. However, this is a book about facing up to horrific trauma, and therefore not a romp. Better and more realistic/surprising than two related books that come to mind, The Silver Linings Playbook and Tana French's The Trespasser.