Do you judge a book by its cover?

Eleanor Oliphant prefers “Miss Oliphant.” She is socially awkward, quirky, and most would describe her as a social misfit.   Her life is rigidly structured and monotonous, which is her preference. She has had the same job and apartment forever; she even eats the same meal for dinner every night. Alone. However, Eleanor’s existence turns into a life when she meets Raymond and Sam.

As the book unfolds, you get to know Eleanor, and her sordid past helps explain her peculiar personality. While at first I was repelled and uncomfortable by her odd demeanor, by the end I understood and loved Eleanor Oliphant like an old friend. Honeyman does a great job of peeling back the layers of Eleanor Oliphant, and before I knew it, she had a piece of my heart.

This book, similar to Good Me Bad Me (see review here), is in part a commentary on the collateral damage bad people, specifically bad parents can leave in their wake. However, unlike Milly, who desires a normal life and would give anything to fit in, Eleanor Oliphant completely withdraws from her life.

I really enjoyed this book – it is witty and unexpectedly heartwarming.   The story shows the difference one person’s kindness can make and how it can change (or save) a life. It was a great reminder to not judge a book by its cover, and I highly recommend it!

Verdict: Read it! (4/5 stars)
Length: 336 pages
When: You’re in the mood for a quirky book.
Quote: “You can’t protect other people, however hard you try. You try, and you fail, and your world collapses around you, burns down to ashes.”
Also Read: Good Me, Bad Me by Ali Land

You can buy Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine HERE

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