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Literary Fiction· United Kingdom

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

by Gail Honeyman
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
Kirkus Reviews
Published 2017352 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 2017, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine established Gail Honeyman as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Eleanor Oliphant, a woman with a scarred face and a rigid routine, is forced out of her isolation by an unlikely friendship, gradually revealing the trauma she has hidden from everyone, including herself. Honeyman's bestselling debut is warm, funny, and quietly devastating. Themes of loneliness, trauma, friendship run through the work. The book has received recognition from Kirkus Reviews 2017.

Book Details

AuthorGail Honeyman
Published2017
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Pages352
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780735220683
Editorial Score40/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Editorial Assessment

Gail Honeyman published Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine in 2017, and it has since become one of the more widely recognised works of literary fiction from United Kingdom. The book's treatment of loneliness, trauma, friendship, healing accounts for much of its enduring reputation. Critics and institutions have consistently placed Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine among the notable works of its period. Among its recognitions: Kirkus Reviews 2017. Our aggregate score of 40/100 is compiled from 1 editorial sources that range from Nobel and Booker committees to leading literary journals. Readers coming to Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of loneliness, trauma, friendship, healing is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at. Within United Kingdom's literary landscape, Gail Honeyman occupies a significant position. Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.
About this assessment: Editorial scores are aggregated from 1 independent sources including major literary prizes, critical surveys, and leading publications. Our editorial team reviews and contextualises this data. Rankings reflect critical consensus, not personal opinion or popularity metrics. Learn about our methodology.

Awards & Recognition

Kirkus Reviews
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201711
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Gail Honeyman
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Gail Honeyman is a celebrated author from United Kingdom known for influential works of literary fiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine about?

Eleanor Oliphant, a woman with a scarred face and a rigid routine, is forced out of her isolation by an unlikely friendship, gradually revealing the trauma she has hidden from everyone, including herself. Honeyman's bestselling debut is warm, funny, and quietly devastating.

Who wrote Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine?

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine was written by Gail Honeyman, from United Kingdom. First published in 2017.

What awards has Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine won?

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine has received the following awards and honours: Kirkus Reviews 2017.

Is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine worth reading?

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 11/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in loneliness, trauma, friendship.

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What category is Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine?

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine originates from United Kingdom's literary tradition. Explore more books from United Kingdom on our country page.

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