Reviews

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

ahalsnad's review against another edition

4.0

It is a beautifully written story about mental illness that pulls at your heartstrings from time to time along the journey.

Eleanor Oliphant is a no-nonsense, upfront person with a modicum of class in her language and living. She is a good-natured person who at first feels like a socially inept person. But as the story progresses, we get glimpses of the ups and downs of her life.

I enjoyed how the topic of depression, trauma, and abuse was introduced and handled in the book; smooth, unrushed, and supportive. But more importantly, the lightness in the storytelling while addressing this topic without trivializing or missing the crux was admirable.

icyhalohalo's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

alyssa_aguirre's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

leish95's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

astanford0316's review against another edition

emotional mysterious 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

3.5

dmfinke's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious 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

3.5

dmoles845's review against another edition

5.0

This book was a slow burn for me in the best way possible. I enjoyed peeling back the layers of Eleanor and her inner dialogue, while dark at times, was hilarious. Her ignorance to everyday “niceties” was a refreshing way to see the world — and makes you question why we really do the things we do. Her comments about Bobbi Brown are still making me LOL.

The cast of characters created such a warm story, and while there were a few dark and heavy twists and turns, I loved this journey for Eleanor and enjoyed being on it with her as she rediscovered herself.

lauraklassen's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

sobe2977's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny mysterious reflective 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? Yes

3.0

shannybean's review against another edition

4.0

I love this book so much, it’s great at dealing with mental health and the importance of friendships. The character growth was the best I’ve seen it done. It’s a slow start but is worth it so much, I wish I had read it when I first got it. Highly recommend !