Reviews tagging 'Alcoholism'

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

601 reviews

sarahbroccoli's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.5

I love Eleanor and her growth through this book ❤️

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

dragonlilly's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

This book was astounding and a huge surprise for me. It is also a huge shock that this is Gail Honeyman's first novel, because this is such a finely written work. It took me a while to focus on reading this book because I was also juggling other books that had to be read and returned to the library, but once I had time, I really delved into this book. This was such a fast reading experience, and I was fully enthralled by the story and characters. Eleanor is a fascinating character dealing with immense loneliness, until the small kindness of others finally allows for change in the routine of her life that masks the pain of her past. This was a really beautiful book that made me both smile and tear up all throughout the book. I wasn't expecting to be so affected by this book but it truly left an welcome impression on me. There is grief, trauma, loneliness, and depression, but there is also a lot of fun, hope, and kindness in here too. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Grief

Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and Vomit

Minor: Child death, Rape, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, and Murder

lauren625's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Animal death and Drug use

Minor: Animal cruelty, Child death, Vomit, and Death of parent

ajdenson's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Suicide attempt

amgarrido's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Biphobia

Minor: Domestic abuse

echolliot's review against another edition

dark emotional tense slow-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, and Fire/Fire injury

marymoth's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Rape, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

andreabey's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

athenlyrain's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted mysterious relaxing 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

5.0

I absolutely loved this book. I found it to be relatable in a lot of aspects, and the main character is hilariously honest. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Cancer, Vomit, and Death of parent

radioang's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

Touching, honest, lovable. Feels very "2017" to me, but the conversation it stirs up about mental health is still very much relevant. The book had a bit of a slow start for me that made the first half feel slow pacing-wise, but after that things sped along nicely. 

You can't help but love Eleanor (in all her unfiltered glory) and Raymond, who has such an amazing heart.

A part of this book I found particularly interesting was its commentary on parasocial relationships being born out of our own loneliness and lack of fulfillment in our lives socially. I can definitely relate to falling for a celebrity who doesn't know I exist!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child abuse, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury