Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman is a heartwarming and starkly original debut novel that takes readers on an emotional journey through the complexities of human connection and the challenges of breaking free from the confines of an isolated, routine existence.

Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple, meticulously organised life. Each day she wears the same outfit to work, eats the same meal deal for lunch, and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink every weekend. Although her life appears content and perfectly structured, beneath this exterior, Eleanor harbours a haunting past and a unaired loneliness.

It isn't until a chance event disrupts her predictable routine that Eleanor's controlled bubble begins to burst. One simple act of kindness sets off a series of events that gradually expose the untouched corners of her heart and her past. As Eleanor ventures into a world filled with social expectations and relationships, she must muster the bravery to confront the traumas she has long avoided.

With wry wit, tenderness, and unflinching honesty, Gail Honeyman delicately portrays Eleanor's journey from a life marked by survival to a new existence filled with possibilities and human connections. Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine encapsulates the essence of what it means to rediscover oneself and to accept the messy, vibrant landscape of life beyond solitary existence.

Critics and readers alike have praised Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine for its poignant storytelling and exceptional characterisation. The Sunday Times bestseller has been lauded as “funny, touching, and unpredictable” by Jojo Moyes and described as “moving, funny, and devastating” by The Herald.

The Daily Mail calls it “unforgettable, brilliant, funny, and life-affirming,” while author Joanna Cannon declares, “I adored it. Skilled, perceptive, Eleanor's world will feel familiar to you from the very first page. An outstanding debut!”

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is an unforgettable tale of resilience, kindness, and self-discovery, reminding us all that change, no matter how daunting, is often the first step towards healing and newfound happiness.