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A review by rubygranger
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
4.0
Honeyman follows the provincial life of Eleanor Oliphant, a woman in her early thirties whose life has stuck to the same weekly structure for the past nine years. She lives alone, has no friends and, since the age of thirteen, has only attended one party. Nonetheless, she is not lonely. She is simply alone.
This novel was just wonderful. Eleanor is oblivious to much of the social world and whilst deeply amusing at times it was also heartbreaking to read. It was partially comforting (in terms of the regimented routine of Eleanor's life) but her troubled childhood made it a disturbing read and it would perhaps not be suitable for those twelve and under as a result. If you do end up reading this, I just know that you will fall in love with Miss Oliphant!
This novel was just wonderful. Eleanor is oblivious to much of the social world and whilst deeply amusing at times it was also heartbreaking to read. It was partially comforting (in terms of the regimented routine of Eleanor's life) but her troubled childhood made it a disturbing read and it would perhaps not be suitable for those twelve and under as a result. If you do end up reading this, I just know that you will fall in love with Miss Oliphant!