Lizzie Black

I can completely understand why readers will have a marmite attitude towards this book - I am one of many who indeed LOVES it. I was very surprised that I found myself looking forward to read this book as the first few chapters confused and bored me a little, however I soon found Eleanor Oliphant to be completely charming and not fine as we are made to automatically let society believe for ourselves. The varying themes (loneliness, alcoholism and child trauma in particular) were fascinating as we learn more about her and her simplistic view of the world. I understand Reese Witherspoon's production company has won the film rights for this - I look forward to seeing this on screen and do not want to be disappointed! What a wonderful, unpredictable and thought-provoking read!