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A review by veeteegee
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
dark
hopeful
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I originally chose to read this book when I did because it had long been on my TBR list and because of its publication date, it was available to instantly download from my local library. It soon became the book I started reading at night because it was interesting enough to keep my attention when I needed to wind down, but not so enthralling that I would stay up late to get to the next chapter.
My general feeling about this book is that it, like its title character, is fine. I didn’t feel very strongly about anything I read so I am admittedly surprised by all the fanfare attached to it, but it kept me entertained for long enough to finish.
Eleanor certainly makes for a challenging protagonist, but at the very least, I appreciated her growth over the course of the novel and I’m glad she was able to find a way to face the trauma that created the character we as readers were introduced to.
My general feeling about this book is that it, like its title character, is fine. I didn’t feel very strongly about anything I read so I am admittedly surprised by all the fanfare attached to it, but it kept me entertained for long enough to finish.
Eleanor certainly makes for a challenging protagonist, but at the very least, I appreciated her growth over the course of the novel
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Alcoholism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Child death, and Child abuse
Minor: Child death and Rape