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humorously_shaped_vegetable's review against another edition
3.0
3 ☆
too slow and lengthy. and there was absolutely no thrill. and i don’t know why, but the story seemed very incomplete.
“In the end, what matters is this: I survived.” I gave him a very small smile. “I survived, Raymond!” I said, knowing that I was both lucky and unlucky, and grateful for it.
too slow and lengthy. and there was absolutely no thrill. and i don’t know why, but the story seemed very incomplete.
“In the end, what matters is this: I survived.” I gave him a very small smile. “I survived, Raymond!” I said, knowing that I was both lucky and unlucky, and grateful for it.
kymieeetriestoread's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
ebooklover's review against another edition
5.0
Adored every page. Eleanor is one of the most complex, unique characters I have ever come across. Sorta in awe at how the author created such an idiosyncratic person who still manages to feel real and lived-in. Really enjoyed the twists and turns this book took as well.
I feel like I'm a better person after completing this novel. Eleanor Oliphant will stay with me for a long, long time
I feel like I'm a better person after completing this novel. Eleanor Oliphant will stay with me for a long, long time
audreyyrose's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
holliewong's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.0
thechaliceofaries's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of those books which I began missing as soon as the last page was turned. My heart is so, so warm right now. I fell in love with Eleanor within the first few pages, and so enjoyed sharing the world through her wonderful and beautifully quirky eyes.
I’d heard this book being talked about and mentioned many, many times before, but had always dismissed it as one of those novels that are unnecessarily hyped up and fail to meet the expectations they create. Until very recently when I finally decided to give in, without knowing anything about the story or the characters in it - only that it was very well-loved.
And oh, I am so glad I did. Eleanor is an extremely relatable protagonist who is so odd and so funny without even meaning to be, who my heart broke and soared for, who I rooted for till the very end. A woman with a shell built around her, and the tale of how a few acts of kindness by the people around her taught her to open her heart up to the world and learn to enjoy her life again, rather than being ‘just fine’. I was swept away with all kinds of emotion - giggling out loud, crying uncontrollably, biting my nails and sighing in relief. There are so many things I love about this book and the clever, gentle way it handles such difficult and tender issues. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is a stunning novel that took me entirely by surprise, made me both laugh and sob, is an absolute treasure that everyone should have the joy of reading.
I’d heard this book being talked about and mentioned many, many times before, but had always dismissed it as one of those novels that are unnecessarily hyped up and fail to meet the expectations they create. Until very recently when I finally decided to give in, without knowing anything about the story or the characters in it - only that it was very well-loved.
And oh, I am so glad I did. Eleanor is an extremely relatable protagonist who is so odd and so funny without even meaning to be, who my heart broke and soared for, who I rooted for till the very end. A woman with a shell built around her, and the tale of how a few acts of kindness by the people around her taught her to open her heart up to the world and learn to enjoy her life again, rather than being ‘just fine’. I was swept away with all kinds of emotion - giggling out loud, crying uncontrollably, biting my nails and sighing in relief. There are so many things I love about this book and the clever, gentle way it handles such difficult and tender issues. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is a stunning novel that took me entirely by surprise, made me both laugh and sob, is an absolute treasure that everyone should have the joy of reading.
celia_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
katiescho741's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while but I finally figured out what genre this book falls under...Eleanor Oliphant is a psychological thriller: the aftermath.
From the start, we are told that Eleanor has had a strange and eventful childhood but the details are not forthcoming throughout most of the book. Even when we are given some information later on, it is not detailed. This is the story of how Eleanor deals with, and is affected by, her horrific past. It is not the grisly details of that past.
Mummy is a menacing presence throughout due to Eleanor's feelings about her. She sounds like the worst of the worst and it would have been very easy to make more of her in this book, but the author keeps it to just Eleanor, which I think makes a better book.
Eleanor is an interesting woman...My feelings about her were changeable and mixed during the first section of the novel. Her voice is unique- it is dry, well spoken and unintentionally funny. I found myself chuckling and empathizing several times with her. Once we see her interact with other people though, she comes across as rude, snooty, anti-social, and plain unpleasant! Not someone you would enjoy working with or spending time with!
Her crush on the musician is both funny and sad. I think we can all empathize with her a little on that. Her developing friendship with Raymond is touching, and the book is generally a journey for Eleanor of self discovery and freedom. But it's not sappy or cliche at all.
This was a random discovery in a charity shop and I am very glad I found it!
From the start, we are told that Eleanor has had a strange and eventful childhood but the details are not forthcoming throughout most of the book. Even when we are given some information later on, it is not detailed. This is the story of how Eleanor deals with, and is affected by, her horrific past. It is not the grisly details of that past.
Mummy is a menacing presence throughout due to Eleanor's feelings about her. She sounds like the worst of the worst and it would have been very easy to make more of her in this book, but the author keeps it to just Eleanor, which I think makes a better book.
Eleanor is an interesting woman...My feelings about her were changeable and mixed during the first section of the novel. Her voice is unique- it is dry, well spoken and unintentionally funny. I found myself chuckling and empathizing several times with her. Once we see her interact with other people though, she comes across as rude, snooty, anti-social, and plain unpleasant! Not someone you would enjoy working with or spending time with!
Her crush on the musician is both funny and sad. I think we can all empathize with her a little on that. Her developing friendship with Raymond is touching, and the book is generally a journey for Eleanor of self discovery and freedom. But it's not sappy or cliche at all.
This was a random discovery in a charity shop and I am very glad I found it!
awesomebrandi's review against another edition
3.0
This was a tough one. This was a really tough one. This might be the only book I've read that went from almost a DNF, to a really good ending. I really, really did not like the beginning of this book. I almost gave up on it, but something had me keep on reading. Eleanor was just so over the top terrible, that it was unpleasant to read.
But, Eleanor's life starts to change, and she starts to change. You end up finally seeing the real depth of how severe Eleanor's trauma is. I can't say I totally agree with the concept of making a traumatized character as severe as the author created Eleanor, but at least we do get a better understanding, and we see Eleanor start on her path of healing.
I still have a lot of mixed feelings on this book as a whole, but it's memorable, you have to admit that.
But, Eleanor's life starts to change, and she starts to change. You end up finally seeing the real depth of how severe Eleanor's trauma is. I can't say I totally agree with the concept of making a traumatized character as severe as the author created Eleanor, but at least we do get a better understanding, and we see Eleanor start on her path of healing.
I still have a lot of mixed feelings on this book as a whole, but it's memorable, you have to admit that.