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Summary of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman | Conversation Starters
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman | Conversation Starters
In Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, readers are introduced to a protagonist whose lack of knowledge about basic social norms gives her a unique voice and perspective. Eleanor is a young woman living alone who has experienced something terrible. Whatever tragedy she has been through, the reader only sees snippets of its impact until the very end of the story. Most of the novel focuses on Eleanor spending time trying to come out of her shell, helped by the unlikely IT guy from her office and an old man they both help one strange day.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine was one of the 2017 New York Times’ “Books to Breeze Through This Summer.” Its charm and character makes it a riveting read that pulls at the heartstrings. A movie based on the book is in development as of May 2017, proving the book’s popularity and success.
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In Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, readers are introduced to a protagonist whose lack of knowledge about basic social norms gives her a unique voice and perspective. Eleanor is a young woman living alone who has experienced something terrible. Whatever tragedy she has been through, the reader only sees snippets of its impact until the very end of the story. Most of the novel focuses on Eleanor spending time trying to come out of her shell, helped by the unlikely IT guy from her office and an old man they both help one strange day.
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine was one of the 2017 New York Times’ “Books to Breeze Through This Summer.” Its charm and character makes it a riveting read that pulls at the heartstrings. A movie based on the book is in development as of May 2017, proving the book’s popularity and success.
A Brief Look
EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters and its world still live on. Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on.
These questions can be used to...
Create Hours of
Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups
Foster a deeper understanding of the book
Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately
Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before
This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource meant to supplement the original book. If you have not yet read the original book, we encourage doing before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters.
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January 19, 2019
What a brilliant can't put down book. Very thought provoking. Amazing to think someone can go through childhood without learning everyday skills. Also brings to light how some things with which we are familiar are actually quite stupid. Thank goodness she found a friend in Raymond. Would recommend this book to everyone.
December 25, 2018
Such a beautiful read
April 17, 2018
Very good read. Everyone should read this!
October 21, 2018
The development of the characters is well drawn, it is how you would get to know someone in real life.
A sense of menace is gradual and believable and the small clues as the story develops offer opportunity to become further involved.
Wonderful, couldn't put it down!!
A sense of menace is gradual and believable and the small clues as the story develops offer opportunity to become further involved.
Wonderful, couldn't put it down!!
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February 14, 2019
I enjoyed this book. It made me laugh in places and feel sad in others. There was a few twists and turns. At times I didn’t like Eleanor and others made you want to just hug her. An easy read wrote well.
February 16, 2019
As a psychology practitioner, I see flaws in the book, certain quirks that are very unlikely. But it was funny, different, and easy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I would not label Eleanor as having Asperger,s though other members of my book club see it that way.
October 28, 2019
This is captivating and refreshingly honest .- a real triumph of writing getting into the psychological drama in the mind of the protagonist . Sad in parts but so funny . Though I’d hate to laugh at Ms Oliphant in real life. It pulls its punches in its descriptions of the lonely misfits in society . Whilst it will not be everyone’s favourite it’s a brilliant holiday read .
July 20, 2018
Absolutely fantastic. So sad it moved you to tears, so funny, I laughed out loud and all the while wondering what the next page held. Wondering what was going to happen and always wrong
September 3, 2018
Lovely book, very likeable and funny
December 1, 2018
Easy read. Predictable but good for a day when you are lying in bed sick and need an easy book.
January 21, 2019
It was a very well written book. Very sad as well.
July 7, 2019
This one will go down as an all-time favourite.
May 4, 2024
I adored Eleanor and her ways. This book tells a story of neglect, abuse, and survival. It's sad but funny at the same time.
March 14, 2018
Such a unique and intelligent story I loved every page, heart warming , heartbreaking, horrific, yet beautiful, complex yet simple.........just fabulous!
April 24, 2018
loved it
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