#13 in Literary fiction
Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
- 352
- Pages
- about 6 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 33 weeks on the list, peaked at #7
- Reese's Book Club
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About the book
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is the 2017 debut novel by Gail Honeyman, and the winner of the 2017 Costa Debut Novel Award. The story centres on Eleanor Oliphant, a social misfit with a traumatic past who becomes enamoured with a singer, whom she believes she is destined to be with. The novel deals with themes of isolation and loneliness, and depicts Eleanor's transformational journey towards a fuller understanding of self and life.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.2 across 1,285 ratings. With that many, the reader vote carries 87% of the weight and the score stays at 8.2 — the Literary fiction average of 8.3 barely moves it.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.4 | 33 | 3% |
| Hardcover | 8.2 | 1.3K | 97% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“I don't write a lot of reviews but I felt compelled to document just how much I loved this book. It is delightfully written, has a wonderful flow, characters you root for, and heartwarming and heart-tugging plot development. This is the book I will be coming back to read frequently, to relive the experience, to learn more about the characters, to enjoy the little details of the author's writing. Just an overall great read for anybody with a big heart and a few hours to devour it.”
Frequently asked
What is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine rated?
8.2 out of 10, from 1,285 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine worth reading?
Readers give it 8.2/10 from 1,285 ratings, which puts it ahead of 74 % of the Literary fiction shelf.
How long does it take to read Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine?
About 6 hours at an average reading pace — 352 pages.
Where does Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine rank?
#13 in Literary fiction on the current snapshot.
Was Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine a bestseller?
Yes — 33 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #7. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine?
It has 352 pages — shorter than 58% of the ranked books in Literary fiction.
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