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

dark emotional funny sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really didn’t think I was going to enjoy the book for the first quarter of it. With an extremely unreliable narrator and a plot that didn’t seem to be driving anywhere and a cast of characters that was just all over the map, it just felt too quirky, but I’m so glad I stuck with it. The book is heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time. And, while never near and tidy, leaves you with hope even against a backdrop that is positively bleak. 4.25 stars
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