Thursday, July 12, 2018

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine


by Gail Honeyman - 352 pages



This is a debut novel for Gail Honeyman and it has caught the attention of many critics and the general public.  I was intrigued by the main character, who by the description, has no real contact with anyone after she leaves work.  Even then, the interactions are short and have no depth.  As the story unfolds, I appreciated seeing how the character grew and developed through the help of others. I also appreciated that the author explained and delved into how the character came to be in that sort of situation in the first place.  While I enjoyed this book and the overall story, it does involve mental illness and could raise some issues for some.  I would recommend this book to others, but not before sharing this point.

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