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What a strange little book. I went from strongly disliking the protagonist, to finding her relatable, to feeling warm and fuzzy inside, and then upset when the book ended, wanting more. A twist and turn of a book, but one that I’ll remember.
Eleanor Olpiphant is completely fine, except when she's not.I read this book, just because my wife can't stop talking about this book.And I liked Eleanor. The other reviews I watched online were not fair calling Eleanor rude, racist,... Imo she's not. She's frozen in time, locked at 10 years old except when it comes to weekend, which she hastes away with vodka and store pizza just to get past the reality.
Author treats every character with respect including Eleanor's "hors de combat" mummy. Story ...more
Author treats every character with respect including Eleanor's "hors de combat" mummy. Story ...more
“I suppose one of the reasons we’re all able to continue to exist for our allotted span in this green and blue vale of tears is that there is always, however remote it might seem, the possibility of change.”
This might be my favorite book of the year. Eleanor Oliphant is not just another quirky character. She is socially awkward, sharp witted and most definitely not fine. Eleanor lives a very circumscribed existence that makes her feel safe, but also lonely. When she meets co-worker Raymond, he m ...more
This might be my favorite book of the year. Eleanor Oliphant is not just another quirky character. She is socially awkward, sharp witted and most definitely not fine. Eleanor lives a very circumscribed existence that makes her feel safe, but also lonely. When she meets co-worker Raymond, he m ...more
This book slowly shifted my expectations of what it was. I don't think the jacket copy does it justice. I spent so much of the book tensed up, feeling protective of Eleanor and worried about how others would hurt her. Emotional read and very artfully done.
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The author has done such a good job in describing the most basic things. I loved the satire in this novel. Definitely one of the best reads till now
3.75/5 stars
Nov 06, 2018
Kristen Rende
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Linda
marked it as to-read
Mar 10, 2020
Bella
marked it as dnf
May 31, 2021
Erinn Bengtson-Holm
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Aug 23, 2022
Hannah Belle
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Alicia Samson
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