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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

90 reviews

gae's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, Bullying, Child death, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

leenzreadz's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Self harm

Minor: Domestic abuse and Bullying

disneydamsel1's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.0

This was a hard read for me due to my own personal history, but I also loved it because I loved the character so very much. It is a beautiful but difficult story. It starts slow, and there were a few awkward moments that were cringy. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness and Child abuse

Moderate: Bullying

sarahkarine's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

A tough read but I am glad I stuck it out. 

I know a lot of people mention how unlikable Eleanor is in their reviews and frankly, that’s the entire point. This woman has gone through unspeakable trauma. With that understanding, it’s easier to see why she would act the way she does in the beginning of the novel. 

I’m glad I did audio for this one. I think it helped to get through the dislike of Eleanor at first. This story has a lot to offer on the topics of trauma, and healing, and friendship. I would recommend it to folks who don’t mind an emotionally difficult read and love books that center on one characters experience with life, love and happiness (or a lack of it in this books case!). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts and Suicide attempt

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Bullying

shadow_seven's review against another edition

dark emotional inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.5

It takes a bit to get through but once your about halfway done everything slides together nicely. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Mental illness, Drug abuse, Death, Self harm, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury

Moderate: Gaslighting, Stalking, and Bullying

It's an easy read but can be emotionally challenging as well.

siddhisutar's review against another edition

dark funny hopeful reflective sad slow-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, and Fire/Fire injury

jlpinder42's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Mental illness, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Domestic abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Murder, Bullying, and Child death

caitlin_huxham's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective sad fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Suicide, Vomit, Abandonment, Child death, Suicide attempt, Animal cruelty, Bullying, Mental illness, and Fire/Fire injury

Minor: Rape

stacey_reads_books's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

4.75

This is one of my favourite contemporary novels that I have read in recent years. Gail Honeyman is a very talented writer, this is so well-written. It is quite a quirky book which I like. Eleanor is definitely a little quirky. She is quite obviously from the beginning a bit of an "oddball" and she has her routine that she sticks to. She seems like a very solitary person, she doesn't really fit in or have friends. However, a couple of things happen that send her solitary routines out of the window and that's when things get really interesting. I loved seeing the world from her point of view and I love the idea that no matter how old you are or what you have been through, it's never too late to make changes. Going on the journey with her was a real emotional rollercoaster. I was hooked and really invested in the characters. I can't wait to see what Gail Honeyman brings out next. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Alcohol

Moderate: Death, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Suicide attempt, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Murder

cecilialau_'s review against another edition

5.0

The book surprised me in how it just flowed so effortlessly. It was a really enjoyable read for the writing style, the humour, while being very brutal at times.

I loved that the friendship between Eleanor and Raymond remained just that. At least I appreciate that it’s up for interpretation in the end, instead of it being an obvious and direct choice by the author (which would have felt inauthentic in my opinion as a means to just put a nice bow on the story) 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Bullying, Body shaming, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Physical abuse, Grief, and Gaslighting