A review by promisedlostboy
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
For the most part, 'Elanor Oliphant is completely fine', is completely fine. Aside from Elanor, none of the characters are very memorable and for a large portion of the book, Elanor isn't very likable. She is however, compelling enough to keep me reading. 

Raymond, is supposed to be Elanor's anchor and bring some warmth into the story, but doesn't do a very good job at that. He has almost no personality and allows for the tired trope of an exceptional woman falling for a mediocre man
(even though they don't really get together)