Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
Ratings595
Average rating4.1
Disturbing and sad, yet heartwarming.
Disturbing and sad, yet heartwarming.
Added to listOwnedwith 23 books.
This is one of those books that is bound to stay with you in that little corner of your heart, ages after you have finished reading it. A beautiful coming of age story of a woman who has been through some unexpectedly dangerous incidents in the past and has survived to be a rather responsible adult. Well, as per what the society expects of responsible adults. Except for one thing, she has never got around to exploring what it means to be an emotionally intelligent adult.
She is an extremely awkward character who is discombobulated in social settings one can even say an unlikable misfit who doesn't even try in the slightest to fit in. On top of that, she's judgemental to her very core and often comes across as rude and mean with her words. Although, I enjoyed her internal monologue throughout, which is funny and makes it a hilarious read.
The whole story is divided into three parts, the good, the bad and the better. I loved how the book explores the theme of loneliness in adulthood and its devastating consequences on our mental health. The story also sheds light on how important it is to come to grips with our past and how crucial it is to learn to forgive ourselves and make peace in the present.
Eleanor Oliphant highlights those parts of us which we may have maybe hidden away in the crevices of our hearts, never to be bothered again. The message the book tries to impart is one of hope and how it's very important to talk and share our heart out from time to time with the people who care about us and our loved ones. And that it's never too late to start doing that. The conclusion when Eleanor comes to realise that how everyone is going through something or may have been through something and it's imperative to be kind to people. It's a long way for her and damn difficult but good to see her walking down that path of growth, towards the end of the book.
A beautiful read! I'd give this one 4.75 out of 5. Deducting 0.25 stars for how the writer has shown Eleanor being mean to people at times, with her words. That something I think could have been toned down a bit. Overall, it's an amazing read!💯
This is one of those books that is bound to stay with you in that little corner of your heart, ages after you have finished reading it. A beautiful coming of age story of a woman who has been through some unexpectedly dangerous incidents in the past and has survived to be a rather responsible adult. Well, as per what the society expects of responsible adults. Except for one thing, she has never got around to exploring what it means to be an emotionally intelligent adult.
She is an extremely awkward character who is discombobulated in social settings one can even say an unlikable misfit who doesn't even try in the slightest to fit in. On top of that, she's judgemental to her very core and often comes across as rude and mean with her words. Although, I enjoyed her internal monologue throughout, which is funny and makes it a hilarious read.
The whole story is divided into three parts, the good, the bad and the better. I loved how the book explores the theme of loneliness in adulthood and its devastating consequences on our mental health. The story also sheds light on how important it is to come to grips with our past and how crucial it is to learn to forgive ourselves and make peace in the present.
Eleanor Oliphant highlights those parts of us which we may have maybe hidden away in the crevices of our hearts, never to be bothered again. The message the book tries to impart is one of hope and how it's very important to talk and share our heart out from time to time with the people who care about us and our loved ones. And that it's never too late to start doing that. The conclusion when Eleanor comes to realise that how everyone is going through something or may have been through something and it's imperative to be kind to people. It's a long way for her and damn difficult but good to see her walking down that path of growth, towards the end of the book.
A beautiful read! I'd give this one 4.75 out of 5. Deducting 0.25 stars for how the writer has shown Eleanor being mean to people at times, with her words. That something I think could have been toned down a bit. Overall, it's an amazing read!💯