A review by mdwsn27
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

dark emotional funny hopeful reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

While I loved the story, I wished the author had taken an alternative approach/use of language. Not Eleanor, nor anyone else needs to/can be fixed--benefiting from support and trauma-informed care is not the same as a 'cure'. Shifting the narrative about this would vastly improve mental health stigma and help remove barriers, like ones she experienced that inhibited much-needed understanding and care.
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