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Sort of a mashup between The Rosie Project and A Man Called Ove (and maybe a sprinkling of White Oleander, too). I *loved* this book. Eleanor was quirky and awkward but as you got to know her and watch her development you just fall head over heels for her. She’s been so damaged by her past (that you suspect the whole book, but that Eleanor tries very hard to suppress) but wants so badly to have a “normal” life - affection, friendship, love. This book has so much sadness and so much joy interming
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4.5 I loved this book! I wanted to take off a day of work to finish it I enjoyed it so much. Raymond is my favorite hero I have ever read.
this book seems a bit polarizing but I fall firmly in the delighted camp.
Stayed up way past my bedtime last night to finish this perfectly quirky and charming read! You can't help but LOVE Eleanor and find such a soft spot for her and all her quirks. Aspects of her story and character are revealed slowly throughout the book and it just builds and builds.
4 stars rather than 5 for the slow(er) start and lack of "action" throughout, but I quite enjoyed the slower pacing and wasn't turned off by it. Overall, it's a great, quick character-driven novel that will warm your ...more
4 stars rather than 5 for the slow(er) start and lack of "action" throughout, but I quite enjoyed the slower pacing and wasn't turned off by it. Overall, it's a great, quick character-driven novel that will warm your ...more
Really enjoyed this book. Eleanor is an unforgettable character!
Jun 05, 2020
Abbie Day
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Feb 01, 2018
Marissa
marked it as to-read
