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mynameisrebecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Child abuse, Alcoholism, Mental illness, Fire/Fire injury, and Vomit
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Rape
meganclark's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Grief, Child abuse, Suicide attempt, Sexual assault, Emotional abuse, Child death, and Bullying
jocelynzoe's review against another edition
4.25
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Mental illness, Murder, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Child abuse, and Child death
Minor: Fatphobia
hallae23's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
hannahs_library__'s review against another edition
- 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
Read this if you like:
- Literary Fiction
- Character driven stories
- Mental health rep ❤️🩹
- Healing journey
- Books that feel like a warm hug ☀️
- CHARACTER GROWTH
- Friendship / Found family
- Recovery
I picked up Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine on a whim, the audiobook was available on Libby and I was in the mood for some good lit-fic. Little did I know it was going to end up being a 5 star read ⭐ and I would love it so much I had to go buy a physical copy!!!
This book is about Eleanor Oliphant and as the title suggests, she is completely fine- not thriving, not suffering, maybe not even happy. Just completely fine. She has a good job, a place all to her own, and her safe, comfortable routine. Raymond is the new IT help desk guy at their office. When the pair witnesses an old man fall and hit his head on the sidewalk, an unlikely friendship blooms. ☺️
I've said this many times before, but I absolutely love books where the main character is on a healing journey. Eleanor has A LOT of unresolved trauma from her past and this book follows her on her healing journey. Her character arc is truly inspiring, and this book has such a special place in my heart now. Eleanor is a very complex character and she definitely has her quirks but I just adore her. I think a lot of people could relate to her and her story. There were so many times when I wanted to give her a hug!!
At it's core, this book is about friendship and the importance (and power) of human connection. This was such a lovely story! The audiobook was a fine reading experience but I did end up switching to my physical copy once I bought it and liked that better. The narrator's voice doesn't match Eleanor Oliphant in my opinion but it wasn't a big deal.
I really hope Gail Honeyman writes more because this was an amazing debut novel! I don't think this book is for everyone but if you like feel good fiction and a little bit of Fredrik Backman style writing, you should pick this up and give it a try!
Graphic: Alcohol, Child abuse, Addiction, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Sexual violence, Suicide attempt, Vomit, and Suicidal thoughts
vavocado's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, and Child death
bella613's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Rape, Toxic relationship, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Child death, Stalking, Alcohol, Grief, and Child abuse
mayjulyn's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Suicidal thoughts
anne_reader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Death, Grief, Rape, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Vomit, Child abuse, Child death, Death of parent, Mental illness, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Alcoholism
aye_pena_'s review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Rape, Domestic abuse, Child death, and Child abuse