Amazon.com.au:Customer reviews: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine: Debut Sunday Times Bestseller and Costa First Novel Book Award winner

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Loved loved loved this

6 September 2018

This was recommended by my FB book club and since joining have explored lots of new genres
I wouldn’t have read this before but I am so very glad I did
I loved the story and as for Eleanor OMG I totally fell in love with her character and quirkiness
I was sad to finish it and would definitely recommend this book to everyone I know

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Trace

Not sure....

25 October 2018

Everyone raved on this book so I got it. I didn't dislike it but I didn't love it either. It past the time but I just didn't get into it. Odd....

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Loved loved loved this

6 September 2018

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Quirky character, deeply moving story

4 October 2018

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A charming, sad, gentle tale. This is easy reading, and enjoyable, but it is also deeply moving. At first the likeable Eleanor seems a quirky odd little character, but gradually the truth is revealed. This is a great debut novel from Gail Honeyman, and it will be interesting to see what she writes next. I'm also keen to see how Reese Witherspoon interprets the character of Eleanor in the movie which is "developing" according to IMDB.

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vivnoname

Sad, funny, excellent!

2 September 2018

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What an absolute breath of fresh air. I loved the characters in this book, particularly Eleanor and Raymond. It was beautifully written and had you teary one minute, then the next chuckling or straight out laughing out loud. I loved Eleanor’s very correct way of speaking, how proper her language was...you could almost imagine her speaking to you and being very entertained. I would love a sequel, I know, a bit boring, but I would enjoy seeing her make a life with Raymond. I was hoping till the end that would happen. Funny isn’t it, how absorbed you get in characters from a book and want a happy life ending for fictitious people? That’s the joy of getting lost in rich characters.

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Lyn R

One of the best books I've ever read

21 October 2017

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The book was unlike anything I usually read - being a murder mystery fan usually but I saw the reviews and thought why not. I can honestly say It's one of the best books I have ever read. I saw bits of Eleanor in myself and other people I know. It was so easy to read and so hard to out aside to do other things that needed doing. Highly recommended

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Absolute gem of a novel.

15 October 2018

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There's not much to be said about Eleanor Oliphant that hasn't been said 100 times already, so I'll just add my endorsement to the multitude. This is just such beautiful writing - craftsmanship is evident in every sentence, and it was such a delight to read. Eleanor is such a complex character: prickly, unlikeable, aloof...and yet incredibly endearing, warm and sympathetic. Eleanor's unique perspective on the modern world was at the same time laugh out loud funny and heart-breakingly sad. These wonderful contrasts were one of the delights of the book, as was Eleanor's gradual blossoming. So, so good - one of the best novels I've read all year.

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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine But This Whole Book is Completely Excellent

7 November 2018

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Bravo Gail Honeyman. What an outstanding debut novel you've delivered. Eleanor Oliphant (Ms) may well be completely fine but the entire book was completely excellent. I'll admit I went into this book with the expectation bar set to lofty heights having seen nothing but 4 and 5 star reviews from my friends. Ms Oliphant and I got off to a slow start. I couldn't quite relate to her quirky mannerisms and overly formal, less than friendly personality. I was dreading the thought of being the outlier, having to write a luke warm review. I should not have wasted even a moment thinking those thoughts as in no time at all she had started to worm her way into my heart. This book was full of funny moments, clever observations and a story I adored. So engrossed was I that when I finished part one and saw part two was titled Bad Days I gasped out loud and said "oh no". I was devastated to think that things were to take a turn for the worse just when I'd been so happy with how things had been progressing for Eleanor. It don't want to spoil the story for other readers so am staying clear of the plot or my thoughts on how and why Eleanor is the way she is. I can't however resist commenting on Raymond. His mother was right when she described him as having a heart of gold. Not only was he accepting of Eleanor, he was the most wonderful support when she needed it most. Eleanors responses to him caused me no end of entertainment and he gave me reason to have hope for her future. I loved this piece of text as Eleanor recognises the true value of Raymond's friendship.

<i> " This is what I felt: the warm weight of his hands on me; the genuineness in his smile; the gentle heat of something opening, the way some flowers spread out in the morning at the sight of the sun. I knew what was happening. It was the unscarred piece of my heart. It was just big enough to let in a bit of affection. There was still a tiny bit of room left."<i/>

As Eleanor herself somewhat hesitantly acknowledged <i>"one only gets a single chance to make a first impression".<i/> What an exceptional first impression this authors writing has made upon thousands of readers and I for one cannot wait to see what comes next.

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Andrea H C

Well Worth Reading

4 April 2019

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Recommended to me by by a friend I am embarrassed to say I put off reading it as wasn't sure I'd enjoy it, well I absolutely loved it! I have recommended it to so many people. This the first book I've reviewed where I've been positive and happy to say it's a great read. A little quirky and a little sad, at times I laughed out loud. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was sad to finish as would have loved to read more about Eleanor. I can understand why it will be turned into a movie.

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Audrey Wilson

Successful trauma treatment using love and understanding care

4 December 2018

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This is a believable story as many children in today's world suffer traumatic situations which lead to problems in their adult lives. Gives a realisation that such lives are recoverable if excellent mental health care is available and how important its provision is in modern society.
As a novel it expertly enables readers to feel the power of simple wholesome love and genuine caring for those encountered.
A lovely warm story of simple people helping each other to gain a sense of their worth and value. A valuable and enjoyable read for all.

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EM. Lipski

Eleanor reminded me of Elinor Rigby

13 December 2018

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There are so many sad and isolated folk in our societies and this author has painted a picture of such a person. But then we all love a 'sad person makes good' story, so this is where this story lies firmly in the area of fiction, because we rarely if ever reach out to such people and say 'Welcome to my home. Come and have a cuppa and a chat.' Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could make room for each other.

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Sarah J

A very intense read

28 November 2018

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I read this book in three sittings after work as I needed to finish before my book club catch up. It was an easy read and the story was compelling enough to keep you wanting more.

The subject is quite intense once the opening scenes are set and it builds to what I found to be an extremely emotional story. I related to so much of this that for maybe 60% of the book I felt like I was reading a biography about myself which was hard for me to push through (the mental health aspect). If you’re reading this review and have mental health issues then slap a giant trigger warning label to the cover and press on with a box of ‘man-size’ tissues beside you.

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