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A review by ahalsnad
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
4.0
It is a beautifully written story about mental illness that pulls at your heartstrings from time to time along the journey.
Eleanor Oliphant is a no-nonsense, upfront person with a modicum of class in her language and living. She is a good-natured person who at first feels like a socially inept person. But as the story progresses, we get glimpses of the ups and downs of her life.
I enjoyed how the topic of depression, trauma, and abuse was introduced and handled in the book; smooth, unrushed, and supportive. But more importantly, the lightness in the storytelling while addressing this topic without trivializing or missing the crux was admirable.
Eleanor Oliphant is a no-nonsense, upfront person with a modicum of class in her language and living. She is a good-natured person who at first feels like a socially inept person. But as the story progresses, we get glimpses of the ups and downs of her life.
I enjoyed how the topic of depression, trauma, and abuse was introduced and handled in the book; smooth, unrushed, and supportive. But more importantly, the lightness in the storytelling while addressing this topic without trivializing or missing the crux was admirable.