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

4.0

4.5/5: ‘Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine’ is an Adult-based, Contemporary by Gail Honeyman; set in Glasgow, Scotland we follow thirty-year-old Eleanor Oliphant, an individual whom leads a repetitive, and lonely life. As we navigate the strict schedule of Eleanor’s life, we learn about her social-struggles and anxieties (debated whether Eleanor is Autistic); upon meeting Raymond Gibson, the confinements of the routine are shattered. No cliché romance is visible, promoting the strong friendships between Eleanor and Raymond, in overcoming the new-found 'cancer' in society – loneliness. The underlying mental-illness brings to light raw emotion and the effects on the older generation. Gail Honeyman’s debut novel is outstanding; I look forward to any further work.