tetred_ 's review for:

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

5.0

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I relate to Eleanor far more than I'd like to admit. I think this is a book more about growth than anything else. Eleanor starts off as a very unlikable character who you can't help but sympathize with as you learn more about her. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, Suicide attempt, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol