BOOK REVIEW: ELEANOR OLIPHANT IS COMPLETELY FINE BY GAIL HONEYMAN
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One of my favourite aspects of this novel was the platonic relationship between Eleanor and Raymond. As an asexual myself, I felt seen. Eleanor may be now open to exploring romance, but I hope that if there is ever a sequel or an adaptation, the relationship between them remains platonic. I think we need to remember as a society that two people can just been friends.
The part where she thinks Bobbi Brown is the name of the make up consultant. Lol
Ha, yes!
And wonders why she’s talking in third person 😂
The big twist with Eleanor's mother was probably my favorite part. Because the thing is, when Eleanor is talking to her mother, the reader *assumes* it's on the phone. Except that Eleanor *never* *once* *mentions* *a* *phone* . This little detail blew me away when I pieced it together because Gail Honeyman bet entirely on the reader taking certain things for granted, and it ACTUALLY WORKED.
No way! I missed that. Wow, clever writing.
*Spoilers* I really liked that it's kind of left ambiguous whether Eleanor's and Raymond's relationship could turn romantic. By the end of the book she's definitely not in a place to be in a relationship so I liked that this book is not meant to be a happy story that ends with a romantic relationship, but kept on track about being a woman confronting her trauma and finding someone to support her in a platonic way.
*SPOILERS*: I read the book in three days, was a zombie for two, and immediately started rereading it. Interesting point: when she's talking with Mummy, she never mentions or indicates a phone. In fact, some of her actions during the chat could tip that she actually _isn't_ on a phone. Honeyman did such an awesome slight of hand that we all thought this was an actual phone call!
An interview with Honeyman brought out this wasn't meant to be a love story, which nailed why I love this so much; a sincere, candid relationship between two people who aren't trying to impress each other. Eleanor and Raymond saw each others' off-putting personality quirks and habits as they were and still became friends. And while I personally see their relationship as staying platonic, it's up to them to be willing to accept the flaws of the other if they want to advance the relationship. I liked how "love" wasn't the answer to Eleanor's trauma, it was real therapy and personal focus, and Raymond doesn't change his habits because of a girl.
Just finished this book! Couldn't put it down!! I absolutely agree with you about Raymond...what a sweetheart! I wish there was another book following this one!!!
This was one of the most surprising books I’ve ever read in that I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do! Eleanor felt original without it feeling like the author was trying to make her “different and unique” idk if that makes sense haha. And yes I literally did not even think what happened to her mother was even a possibility, it was such a cool twist
YES i definitely know exactly what you mean. it's so effortlessly off-beat, in a way that's not convoluted or annoying.
I finally finished reading this book! I loved it so much I never wanted it to end! I just finished it a few minutes ago actually, and ran here immediately! At first it took me a while to get into it as I was extremely irritated by Eleanor, she was so weird, I thought. But as the story progressed and I learned more about her life, I fell into such a deep love with her character. She could surprisingly, be so painfully relatable at times. I was so so happy to see her grow as a person throughout the book, it filled my heart with warmth to see her learn to be happy, and Glen was such a delight. Raymond was the sweetest and I wanted to keep reading about him and Eleanor forever!!! I had been in a terrible reading slump for a little more than a year so Eleanor pulled me right out of it, and I loved every second of it. So while I'm sad the book ended, I'm so so happy I finished this book and loved it as much as I did. Thank you for the great review ❤
And yes Eleanor, once I got used to her, was hilarious LOL I loved her, every time she made a jab about Raymond's smoking habits I couldn't help but giggle. I can't repeat enough how much I love her chatacter and story, thank you for encouraging me to read this!!! 💕
I adored Raymond and Eleanor's platonic relationship, it warmed me so much! However towards the end when they share a look outside the coffee shop, it felt like their relationship turned romantic in that moment. I don't mind that much though, because their relationship was beautiful, and I think love blossoming from such a good friendship is a lovely thing. Either way, I love them :)
actually im like midway through and its so hard for me to read it. eleanor is so difficult and so so odd, but your comment makes me really want to get through it and finish it!!!
Just finished this book today and I loved it so much. Great character development as well.
Wax part was crazy I couldn’t stop laughing and makeup 😂😂
Yessss girl! I read this book earlier this year & fell in love! SUCH AN AMAZING BOOK!!!
omg yes, heather!! i'm so glad we're on the same page here
"I usually hate the word 'quircky.' I think it's irritating and it reminds of me Zooey Deschanel who I do not enjoy." Pgfff, bahaha! You rock, Sophia. Hugs.
Done reading this book yesterday. It's so beautiful and heartwarming and also very shocking! It was really difficult to let go and end the book because it became my bestfriend. Eleanor Oliphant is really relatable, I sometimes/always thought that Eleanor was real but I always kept reminding myself that she is just a fictional character. The plot twist was really unexpected! But after reading it, and connected the dots all throughout the story, there's one thing that Eleanor Oliphant gave such a BIG spoiler alert for us! And that was when she mentioned one of her all time favorite novel, the *Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen*. You will get this after you read the book and connect that dots all together. I rate this beyond than 5 stars! Really love it! 💓
i've heard nothing but good things about eleanor oliphant! you've convinced me to pick it up now!
YAY! i'd love to hear your thoughts on it once you've read it!!
Yes!!!
I have finished reading this book recently and i must say i really enjoyed the book.
Typically I don't leave comments but I gotta say babe your hair & your look, is Perfection! Not to mention, that olive skin of yours is absolutely incandescent. A stellar combination of a natural yet stylish look. Everything about you simply glows hun!✨🤘😎
This was an emjoyanle review. I have not long finished it and was keen to see what someone else thought. Thanks for the plot spoiler warning, it makes space for a chance to hear a more in depth review. I enjoyed that.
I really loved the audiobook of this!!
ooh, i'm so glad to hear that!! i'm so interested in seeing what eleanor oliphant sounds like.
I also did not like Eleanor at the beginning but then I started to get used to her and understand her. I loved her character at the end.
Super late to this video! But just read this book today and was looking for reviews where someone felt the way I did about Eleanor! It took me 20-30 pages to understand why the writing was so stiff; but after I understood her I knew I would keep this character close to my heart forever.
I read this when I was 11, idk what my school's librarian was on recommending it to me but I loved it.
I looked up words also. I thought her sense of humor was great. Raymond’s T shirts were always quotes from TV shows ( Carcetti for Mayor is from The Wire). Also, I loved her response to a Spongebob balloon. Adding this to fav books.
I really, really loved the book 5 stars. At first it was kind of difficult to get Eleanor’s behavior but I quickly got past that, but I did stop the lecture from time to time, because I didn’t like the way people treated her in regular days. Once I kept reading, I couldn’t stop.
Loved your review, and yes I think that with that ending, there would be romance. ♥️
A friend recommended this book and I wasn’t sure if I was going to like it because like you said, it’s not for everybody. I ended up loving it and couldn’t put it down! I agree with everything you said about this book! I also learned so many new words! HA! I laughed so hard when she said Raymond was an audible masticator. LOL! I was super nervous when Laura was in the picture, but I’m glad things turned out the way they did. To think that she was trying to avoid Raymond that day. Such a good book! Might be my favorite.
I loved this so much and couldn't put it down. I would love to know what happens with Eleanor and Raymond. Thanks Gail Honeyman. I love, love, loved it. Loneliness is an epidemic and there moments of my own young womanhood in Eleanor. The message? Just be kind. We don't ever know what trauma someone has experienced and how much they might just need a friend.
Always thought that if they made a movie of this, Tamsin Greig from Black Books would be ideal
*SPOILER*
I like you wasn't sure where Gail was going with Raymond and Eleanor's relationship but I thought it was platonic. I read it a while ago but I remember thinking that it was more that Eleanor had been so lonely (the book is so good on loneliness) and had never seen experienced a loving relationship of any kind before, so she was enjoying being liked and treated well. Who knows though!
that's definitely a very likely possibility! what i loved so much about the book was that it was eleanor's kind-of discovery of what it meant to be treated like a real human being--with care and compassion. and raymond exhibited that care and compassion so beautifully
Ahhh i love getting into a good reading groove its so nice
RIGHT? i literally hadn't felt it in so long, i almost forgot what it was like
this sounds like a very interesting book and your review makes me want to pick it up
i know ur tbr is like a million books long but this one should be on it ;-)
thebookbasement might as well add another bc really whats a million plus one
Hi Sophia! I loved this book, it is one of my all-time favourites! I've read it twice and will definitely be making a third reread happen! I really enjoyed your review. I liked how it was open-ended as to the direction of Eleanor and Raymond's relationship. In my mind, it was just going to stay as a friendship. Subscribing as I love your content :) I hope you're having a great day x
I just bought this book yesterday! Thanks for the book video, i really enjoyed it! Had to leave before the spoiler though hahaha
Already hearing great things about this novel, sounds very interesting, thanks for the review!
is it weird that I knew immediately which hostel in Lisbon you were talking about :)
Ooh thank you so much for this review, i've been debating whether I want to read it or not and you have totally convinced me to pick it up now!
i really hope you do!! i found it to be so charming! if you end up reading it, i'd love to hear your thoughts
Then maybe you'll love The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion. It kinda have the same vibes. About someone who's socially awkward
Ah that's good to know! I picked this book up in a charity shop less than a week ago and I LOVE Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine!
I LOVE this book!
I loved this book 🤧
Wish I would have finished it but I made it to page 100 and I couldn’t anymore!
you didn't like it?
I apologize if you've already answered this but I was wondering, is there any explicit content in this book? I hear that there is abuse but I wasn't sure if it was detailed or just something from the past that you are just aware of that happened? thx!
during the 3rd part of the book, there are a few gut-wrenching chapters of how she feels she should kill herself, which does devolve into how she has clinical depression and possibly other types of mental illness.
also sorry for being 3 years late btw
I had this book on my to read list. I guess I should purchase it now! Btw your nail color is amazing what is it ?
is this book suitable for beginners?
thanks again for another amazing review!
Who else is now having a ball googling those words?
i was constantly looking up the definitions of words lol. it felt like i was back in SAT prep all over again
yes yes yes!!! I LOVED THIS BOOK!
YAY i'm so glad!! it's gotten so much well-deserved love!
You, Katytastic, people in the comments, a lot of people who mostly read YA and never read literary have read this. It's super exciting, and I so want to read it. But I really hope that this leads to people giving other literary novels a chance. Oliphant isn't the only enjoyable literary work in all of existence, I promise!
i really really enjoyed this book too!
Is this a spoil free book review? am currently reading the book don't want spoil >
dani ty ❤
hope you're enjoying reading the book right now!!
thebookbasement yees, am only half through yet I love it!! Also as always thanks for the amazing review 🙏💕
PORTUGAL 🇵🇹 Happy Reading :)
lisbon was GORGEOUS wow i would love to go back and also see some of portugal's other cities
I listenen to a tenth of it and it was sooooo ddpressing. I mean the parts her mom talked to her and it.s too long and descriptive.
Sounds like Nova's Gone Potty.
For some reason I didn’t really like it idk why
Zomg, zoey deschanel is so quirky!! 🏊🏼🏄🏻🏆🤷🏻♀️🎱🥩🙃🔥
LMAOOOO
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