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A review by jenbosen
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Can't get over all the blurbs saying this book is funny. Sweet and sometimes amusing, sure, but the "funny" bits are mostly just sad.
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Alcoholism, Ableism, Grief, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Rape, Alcohol, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Addiction, Child death, Fatphobia, and Gaslighting