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4.18 AVERAGE
4.18 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love this book read it a few years ago so this was a re- read i enjoyed it just as much second time around. Sad story of a women dealing with trauma and human relationships; this book is quirky, funny and Wonderful.
I loved this book massively, I enjoyed the narrative and the characters, I enjoyed the inconsistency of Eleanor's character and voice. I laughed and cried.
This is a book about a unique individual and how she goes through life. She thinks this is all to life but when she interacts with others and faces her fears she finds richness. Big twist at the end.
What I liked about the book:
- Very well written
- Sub characters
- Twist at the end
- Even though I did not like the main character – I learnt things
What I did not like about the book:
- The main character – I could not relate. I really tried – I even looked around my workplace to
find someone like her and I couldn’t imagine someone that lived that way.
- The way I felt about the main character outweighed the writing and the amazing twist at the
end.
- The hype of the book
What I liked about the book:
- Very well written
- Sub characters
- Twist at the end
- Even though I did not like the main character – I learnt things
What I did not like about the book:
- The main character – I could not relate. I really tried – I even looked around my workplace to
find someone like her and I couldn’t imagine someone that lived that way.
- The way I felt about the main character outweighed the writing and the amazing twist at the
end.
- The hype of the book
The thing I noticed immediately is the unique way of writing. Being a first person POV, the author had to be in Eleanor’s skin all the time, no room for mistakes. Although I couldn’t connect with Eleanor at first, I definitely admired Honeyman’s ability to crawl into a character that appeared to be… completely out of the norm? Eleanor’s characteristics simply ooze out of the way it’s written and that’s how it’s supposed to be, especially with that kind of POV!
For me, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine felt like a very slow-paced story. Even though things are happening all the time, I still noticed that the story itself was progressing slowly. That doesn’t mean that there wasn’t any progress! On the contrary.
This novel is so character-driven and when it comes to that there definitely is progress. Seeing how Eleanor slowly comes out of her extremely well-bordered comfort zone was so endearing, encouraging and beautiful to see.
The relationship between Eleanor and Mummy. Now there’s something that got my skin crawling. I have my own history with mental abuse – I’m not going to talk about it here, but if you’ve gone through the same and want to talk: come and find me – so the way Honeyman integrated their relationship in the story gave me the shivers.
It felt so real, so sincere in the worst way possible that I couldn’t help but pity Eleanor. Hate her Mummy for trying to tear her down all the time. Hate, hate, hate.
But that’s what a good novel is supposed to do, no? Make you feel. This book did exactly that for me.
We all have bad days, so does Eleanor. When hers occur, you’re sucked right into it. Especially for me, it was hard to read since lots of it sounded familiar. Not to me personally, but it reminded me of a specific person of my past. This, of course, made sure that I connected with Eleanor on a much deeper level than maybe someone else would. This book touched me in ways I honestly did not expect after struggling to read at first.
Something to consider when you want to pick up this book: You really do need to be in the right head-space. If not, Eleanor will get on your nerves. You’ll be mentally yelling at her, cussing and getting frustrated all the time. But if you are in the right head-space, you simply admire her for trying to grow, you start thinking she’s so endearing and strong without even knowing it herself.
4,5 / 5!
Kathy
For me, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine felt like a very slow-paced story. Even though things are happening all the time, I still noticed that the story itself was progressing slowly. That doesn’t mean that there wasn’t any progress! On the contrary.
This novel is so character-driven and when it comes to that there definitely is progress. Seeing how Eleanor slowly comes out of her extremely well-bordered comfort zone was so endearing, encouraging and beautiful to see.
The relationship between Eleanor and Mummy. Now there’s something that got my skin crawling. I have my own history with mental abuse – I’m not going to talk about it here, but if you’ve gone through the same and want to talk: come and find me – so the way Honeyman integrated their relationship in the story gave me the shivers.
It felt so real, so sincere in the worst way possible that I couldn’t help but pity Eleanor. Hate her Mummy for trying to tear her down all the time. Hate, hate, hate.
But that’s what a good novel is supposed to do, no? Make you feel. This book did exactly that for me.
We all have bad days, so does Eleanor. When hers occur, you’re sucked right into it. Especially for me, it was hard to read since lots of it sounded familiar. Not to me personally, but it reminded me of a specific person of my past. This, of course, made sure that I connected with Eleanor on a much deeper level than maybe someone else would. This book touched me in ways I honestly did not expect after struggling to read at first.
Something to consider when you want to pick up this book: You really do need to be in the right head-space. If not, Eleanor will get on your nerves. You’ll be mentally yelling at her, cussing and getting frustrated all the time. But if you are in the right head-space, you simply admire her for trying to grow, you start thinking she’s so endearing and strong without even knowing it herself.
4,5 / 5!
Kathy
4.5
I really enjoyed this book, at first I was a bit unsure about Eleanor but I ended up loving her.
I really enjoyed this book, at first I was a bit unsure about Eleanor but I ended up loving her.
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challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Just when you think you know Eleanor, you don't. The fun thing about this book is that each new reveal is either shocking, horrifying, or hilarious. The narrator is incredibly damaged, but doesn't seem to realize it. She's immensely traumatized, but has packed away essentially everything so she never has to face it. Eleanor doesn't know who she is, and when you finally get to the end and *that* twist, it's somehow still surprising. Parts of this felt incredibly relatable and it was so emotional. The characters are vivid and enjoyable, and it's so gratifying to see Eleanor finally start to get her life in order.
The one thing that bugged me was the blatant fatphobia, but it's clear that this is a flaw in the MC and that her thoughts are not her own. It fades as she begins to form her own opinions and personality.
I read the ebook and the audiobook, and the narration is fantastic. Overall, I'm tempted to keep this in mind as a potential re-read. I genuinely loved it.
The one thing that bugged me was the blatant fatphobia, but it's clear that this is a flaw in the MC and that her thoughts are not her own. It fades as she begins to form her own opinions and personality.
I read the ebook and the audiobook, and the narration is fantastic. Overall, I'm tempted to keep this in mind as a potential re-read. I genuinely loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Alcohol
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault
dark
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes