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Mar 21, 2024
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Feb 21, 2024Huntsville1 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Hardcover | 325p | Narrator - Eleanor (29); her mother (Sharon Smyth) who appears to be either in prison or some secure institution; co-workers; Raymon Gibbons - IT worker; Johnny Lomond - musician; Mrs Gibbons; Sammy Thom, his sons Gary,…
Feb 17, 2024
pseudo wellness culture
Feb 02, 2024Tera_C rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I wasn't sure what to expect and I kept that feeling throughout the whole book lol. Despite this not having a plot that runs, this was absorbing and interesting. It was interesting to see how a character can judge others while she…
Dec 01, 2023Kgtrevino rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was a beautiful, difficult story. I found myself both being annoyed with and absolutely adoring Eleanor. She is a character you root for, whether you simply want her to gently open her eyes to a hurtful truth or to honestly get her…
Oct 04, 2023LovesBooksAndRedWine rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book is very well written and keeps your attention from start to finish. Unique story, enjoyable writing style and thoughtful ending.
Oct 04, 2023
Multiple Recs! "It isn't a funny story, as many reviews said, but rather a book about depression and trauma. However, this novel helps to understand that you are not alone, and it is fine to accept help from other people." - Sasha…
Sep 25, 2023Evie1691 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Very well done, and interesting. A small warning: about 75% of the way through I had to leave it alone for a few hours before continuing as it was very intense and really depressing. I was glad I went back and finished it though. At…
Sep 06, 2023cetateroma rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a gem. I really believe there will never be a book quite like this one. This book made me fall in love with reading. It’s happy, sad, funny, poignant, just an excellent book. The ending I never saw coming. I identified too…
Jul 24, 2023kyle000 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Super read. Laughed out loud every once in awhile.
Jul 05, 2023
Recommended by Naptime Kitchen. Similar lead character to The Maid.
May 13, 2023severina2001 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Eleanor is a friendless 29-year-old bookkeeper who suffered unspeakable childhood trauma, which has left her with a prodigious vocabulary and sense of propriety, a lack of filter (though she always is trying to be helpful) and an inability…
May 13, 2023daffodil139 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This book revolves around the life of Eleanor, a young adult, and her daily doings. This book is set in a modern setting where we are first introduced to Eleanor as someone who is really peculiar, socially awkward, and an outcast amongst…
Feb 11, 2023Cschoendienst rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
As I learned about Eleanor's traumatic story, I became more endeared to her quirky self. I laughed and cried, and what a story of friendship. ⁠Took time to sit with this one.
Jan 30, 2023
S&W suggestion
Dec 28, 2022aanj rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Outstanding book. I enjoyed it from cover to cover with its sly witticisms, the complete character development and the consistent storyline right to the end. I highly recommend reading it.
Dec 07, 2022ryner rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Eleanor's life is built around routine: an uneventful work week, a phone call from Mummy Wednesday evenings, grabbing a pizza each Friday evening on her way home, and nursing several bottles of Vodka through the weekend. Little does she…
Nov 14, 2022Aradne rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyable, although the mother's voice could be really hurtful. I personally wouldn't read it if I was feeling at all fragile.
Oct 18, 2022IndyPL_CarolS rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book. Especially since it's a Dark Comedy and ends on an positive note. Eleanor Oliphant is a 29 year old finance Clerk. She had a really bad past which has left her scarred both emotionally and physically. She has no…
Oct 03, 2022molly rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely MarvellousMarvellous. A real joy to read. Need to find more like this.
Sep 24, 2022ralexander704 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Great book with a surprising twist. It's nice to read something that isn't predictable and keeps you engaged and guessing.
Sep 09, 2022ducky55 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Enjoyed, just hope the movie version it is not Americanized but stays true to the book with appropriate actors from across the pond.
Sep 02, 2022Nadya22_0 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed Eleanor as a character (I found her absolutely hilarious) more than I really enjoyed the mystery in this book, which I thought was okay. Anyways, it is definitely worth reading especially if you are someone who enjoys cringy and…
Aug 28, 2022library_tabby rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A brilliant piece of work! Astounding to think this is the author's first novel. It totally gripped me from the start and I am not likely to forget it quickly.
Aug 04, 2022california_native rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Glad I stayed with it until the end.