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

5.0

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is both sad and funny, both heartbreaking and uplifting. Based on my own experiences, I feel that Gail Honeyman gives us an honest depiction of loneliness and depression. She really captures what it's like to be in those deepest moments of depression. It was definitely hard to read at times because I relate to those feelings so much. BUT Eleanor's story and experiences are equally uplifting and hilarious as they are heartbreaking. Eleanor's story made me feel hopeful in my own journey to happiness, good mental health, and a full life. I highly recommend this book to anyone on that same journey or just starting that journey. Others will enjoy this book as well! Honeyman has created a unique character that will frustrate or annoy you one minute and make you laugh out loud and adore her the next. I almost gave this review four stars because I felt something fell flat in the last couple of chapters. I guess it was a feeling of wanting certain things to be addressed that weren't. I'll leave it at that because I'm afraid if I get anymore specific, I'll spoil it. So five stars it is because to me, this story, was more about the journey, not the finish line. Though I'm dying to know what's next for Eleanor!