Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I was quite skeptical at first but the moment i read from the first page, it took me in. i find myself curious to learn of who this eleanor oliphant is, her routine, her life, her history, and what awaits her.
she is such a unique character, straightforward, has true common sense, independent but at the same time vulnerable and would appreciate a friendship and human contact because it’s not a luxury for her.

when she met raymond, i was curious to know how the friendship will unfold and what other experiences she had along the way. at the same time, she was having a crush to a local musician, i wanted to know what happened then, will she meet her love of her life?

there’s enough humour, wit, emotions to play about and although the ending was a bit unexpected, i find it completely made sense. if it’s soon to be a major picture, I’m looking forward to it!

it’s about being simply human, being alone or lonely, of having a pain or sadness you could not let go and having to live with it…thus how it shaped your life and perception towards others. it’s about independence and the human nature to interact. about asking for help and not endure any pain alone. about having true friendship and allowing yourself to be a social creature, even when you think you don’t need it.

it’s a book anyone could relate to, even if you are not eleanor oliphant. but everyone could have a bit of eleanor in us.



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