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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
by Gail Honeyman
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
N/A
Haven't read a book this fast in a long time. An intriguing, emotional, touching book, at times funny and heartwarming. A highly character driven story of recovery from loneliness and trauma and discovery of self. I enjoyed the way the plot unravelled, dropping teasers and hints and still left a surprise for the end that for once, I didn't see coming. The relationship development between Eleanor and Raymond was exquisite. (Spoiler) As it approached the end I was waiting cynically for something bad to happen to her, someone who had experienced so much trauma to have something further taken away, and it didn't, and I'm glad it didn't. A feel good, comforting, end. I am normally a fantasy reader and don't know where to start with fiction, but would strongly recommend this, although note content warnings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Child death, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Death, Physical abuse, Rape, Vomit, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury