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Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
- Narrated by: Cathleen McCarron
- Length: 11 hrs and 36 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
Winner of the Specsavers Popular Fiction Book of the Year 2018.
Costa First Novel Book Award winner 2017.
The Sunday Times best seller.
AudioFile Magazine Earphones Award Winner.
Soon to be a major motion picture produced by Reese Witherspoon.
Eleanor Oliphant has learned how to survive - but not how to live
Eleanor Oliphant leads a simple life. She wears the same clothes to work every day, eats the same meal deal for lunch every day and buys the same two bottles of vodka to drink every weekend.
Eleanor Oliphant is happy. Nothing is missing from her carefully timetabled life. Except, sometimes, everything.
One simple act of kindness is about to shatter the walls Eleanor has built around herself. Now she must learn how to navigate the world that everyone else seems to take for granted - while searching for the courage to face the dark corners she's avoided all her life.
Change can be good. Change can be bad. But surely any change is better than...fine?
This audiobook contains an exclusive interview with author Gail Honeyman and narrator Cathleen McCarron.
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- Katherine
- 12-07-17
Amazing. Touching. Complete
I loved this book- it's really out of my normal genre (crime drama) this is a wonderful, complete story of a woman on her journey of recovering from childhood trauma.
The characters are excellent, voices brilliant. I could not put this down. You'll be so pleased you listened to this.
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- Kaggy
- 30-06-17
Viva Eleanor!
This is a great debut novel from a mature author and which goes to prove that it is never too late to start your writing career. Eleanor is a character we could all probably recognise. She is the office misfit who shows no interest in joining in with the general gossip and chitchat and whose appearance is functional rather than attractive. Like many similar people she has disappeared into the background and is only noticed when she retaliates after being mocked. Despite her isolation Eleanor is no shrinking violet and we quickly learn from her excessive weekend drinking habits that there is something seriously wrong in her life.
This is the story of Eleanor’s reawakening and from it we learn the importance of human interaction which is the food and drink of everybody’s soul. The development of Eleanor’s relationship with the office nice guy /slob is a joyous awakening to the possibility of a better life. This is a splendid story filled with laughter and love but also the damage that one evil person can wreak on innocent people.
At times it is a difficult listen and the excellent narrator delivers some very hard emotional punches but it all adds up into a tale of hope and a lesson to make us value our friends, colleagues and the whole darned world (including the cats).
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- Caroline Mitchell
- 10-07-17
Puts Bridget Jones in the shade
What made the experience of listening to Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine the most enjoyable?
Firstly may I say that I don't often read feel good type novels. Stephen King is more my forte. But every now and again I'll see a book cover that catches my eye, or wonder if the latest 'big book' really is worth all the hype. I actually listened to this novel via audio book, and from the moment I heard the narrator's gorgeous Scottish accent, I was completely drawn in.
This is no Bridget Jones. Eleanor puts her in the shade. She's a totally unique character, a one of a kind who you can't help but feel empathy for. We've all felt alone at some point in our lives, haven't we? The subject matter has been written so beautifully, you can't fail to be moved. I was also pleasantly surprised by the numbers of twists and turns this book took. I loved the relationship between Eleanor and her mother, which took me completely by surprise. As for her interaction with the rest of the characters... I won't spoil the story but suffice to say I smiled so many times at the touching and heartfelt moments portrayed in this book. It made me laugh, it almost made me cry, no mean feat for this cynical ex copper, believe me.
This is one of my favourite books of the year. Prepare to be moved.
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- Ann D
- 30-07-17
Wonderful book, superb narration!
This is one of the best books I have read/listened to. It is beautifully written, with a light touch (no underestimating the reader here) exploring many difficult issues for a women with a traumatic childhood history. In addition to understandable psychological problems, the main protagonist also has mild aspergers syndrome. All of the characters are extremely well drawn, and I loved many of them. Despite the subject matter, it is not always intense (though at appropriate times, it is). There are warm and lovely moments, laugh out loud moments and moments that may move you to tears. Not a single word is wasted here.
In addition, the narration for the audiobook may be the best I have heard. I have several favourite narrators who are always engaging and faultless. McCarron brings something more though. Her ability with accents and in varying voices is at such a high standard as to be remarkable. I keenly look forward to more by this author and I will probably try audiobooks that I might not otherwise when narrated by McCarron.
Highly recommended.
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- jenny wren
- 27-06-17
Deliciously original quirky story about loneliness
Loved this book! Beautifully written story dealing with loneliness and the effects of tragedy in childhood. Optimistic, sensitive, emotionally congruent - and with literary depth. The reader makes the book sing.
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- jo
- 24-05-17
grows on you
it started off a bit slow but it turned out to be a very lovely book indeed
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- Donna Mac
- 18-07-17
Wonderful audiobook
This is a fabulous audiobook which I cannot recommend highly enough. The writing is spot-on. Eleanor is superbly brought to life in the most painstaking and heart wrenching way. Seeing her reborn, almost, is really special. Loved all the other characters too, especially Raymond and his mum. All the small details are what make this book special and bring it to life.
I hope the author has another book out very soon.
The narrator was brilliant too. This is the best book I have listened to on Audible.
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- Graham. Cox
- 06-07-17
A wonderful book the best I have read for ages
Would you listen to Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine again? Why?
I would certainly listen to the book again. The book is so heart warming, it has everything from loads of humour to the depths of pathos. Well measured and flows like silk.
What about Cathleen McCarron’s performance did you like?
This narrator is brilliant, she moves from character to character effortlessly. Its hard to believe that it is the same narrator speaking as she moves effortlessly through the various accents. If I could give this narrator 10 stars I would.
Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Eleanor's inability to fathom social nuances creates some wonderful humour, at the same time you feel you want to help her find her way.
Any additional comments?
This is not just a woman's book. My wife's friend loved the book and I downloaded it and thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife listened later on my ipod and felt the same way. This is a must buy.
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- Oakover
- 14-07-17
Brilliant!
Just brilliant. The story is gripping and the narration is excellent. One of those books you just don't want to end. I rationed myself! I'd recommend this to anyone. Good luck Eleanor Oliphant!
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- Amazon Customer
- 06-09-19
takes the mick
did not enjoy this story. it's flawed in so many places. she doesn't know about basic modern life yet she watches heaps of tv, she works on a computer in an office yet she doesn't know about computers. I do not like to think this book is readily available to troubled teenagers, with its graphic description of how Eleanor intends to commit suicide, explains how and makes it sound quite easy. also I couldn't picture her at all. she kept popping up in my mind as a dowdy 60 year old but I was then reminded she was younger than me. I like to be able to picture my characters and was unable to do so with this story. lastly there are people with mental illness like Eleanor and this story makes it humorous. I only finished it because I got it with a credit and couldn't return it. very glad i didnt pay for it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 13-03-18
Amazing story
Would you listen to Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine again? Why?
Loved it. Well written, the character creation is amazing. Really well read and an inspiring story. Highly recommend.
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- MISS LAURA K HARRINGTON
- 27-03-18
I’ll miss Eleanor
This book is one of the books that you’ll carry with you for a long time. It’s funny, dark, sad and heartwarming. The characters are incredible and the voiceover is perfect. I’m now waiting not so patiently for Gail to write her next book!
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- Debbie Todd
- 24-02-18
Most enjoyable
I loved this story about Eleanors triumph over adversity. Very poignant and funny at the same time.
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- Dymps
- 22-02-18
A must read!!!
Excellent- the pace of the story unfolding, the plot, the humour, the treatment of serious issues, the character development, the narration!!! One of the best, if not the best book I’ve read in a while!
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- Kindle Customer
- 24-01-18
A new favorite!
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I loved this book with my whole heart. Maybe because in many ways I identifield with Eleanor Oliphant. I understood her and empathized with her. Yes, she made me cringe a little from time to time, but she was an extraordinary well-written character with an amazing journey of self-actualization. This was a triumphant debut by Gail Honeyman and I can't wait to see what she writes next.
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- SheenaB
- 09-09-17
Funny and tragic
What made the experience of listening to Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine the most enjoyable?
The narrator skilfully carries the story without over characterisation. The story is carried with a lightness and humour that is so hard to deliver when that story is filled with human pain and suffering.
What does Cathleen McCarron bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Maybe the warmth of the characters. The slight accent emphasised the context.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
Both! Lots of laughs, lots of warmth and compassion.
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Loved this story. A rare find.
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- 26-08-17
Candid, shocking, mesmerizing.
Beautifully written and beautifully narrated. A story that refuses to go away, unfolding carefully and gently, optimistic despite the horror.
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- Anja Hennie Halmøy Fredriksen
- 08-08-17
Good read!
I liked the story and I liked the performance of the reader very much! I would recommend it for summer reading :-)
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- Rachel Maritz
- 20-06-19
Praises not exagerated
So much has been said about this book and it has been praised by so many. None of the praises have been exaggerated. The book exceeded all my expectations. It is both refreshingly light and at the same time deeply moving. The author’s timing of events and thoughts are absolutely perfect. She created beautiful characters that the reader falls in live with. The journey with Eleanor seems to be over too soon. Also: The narrator was the best ever!! Beautiful voice and wonderful articulation.
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- Mary Jose
- 02-03-18
loved it
loved it. quirky, funny and deeply moving. flawed but real characters that as a reader i loved.
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