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Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

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supersalmon1 · 08/05/2018 21:20

I've just finished it in 2 days - really couldn't put it down. Does anybody have any suggestions for similar books I can use to fill the Eleanor-shaped hole?

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Acrasia · 29/06/2018 18:52

The cover of The Lido by Libby Page has a quote describing it as “the new Eleanor Oliphant”. I’ve not read it so I can’t tell you how true that description is.

Loonoon · 28/06/2018 23:54

I loved EOICF and hated About Rosie. Horses for courses I guess.

MyOtherHusbandIsTomHardy · 22/06/2018 10:08

The cactus is really good and similar to Eleanor x

EmmaGrundyForPM · 16/05/2018 22:57

I've recently finished Eleanor and it reminded me very much of The Rosie Project

I agree, they are very similar. I hated them both!

ppot · 16/05/2018 22:54

I've recently finished Eleanor and it reminded me very much of The Rosie Project.

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supersalmon1 · 15/05/2018 17:48

Some more great suggestions. Thank you everyone. I have just been looking up Three Things about Elsie - that's going on the Kindle later.

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lastqueenofscotland · 15/05/2018 06:40

I’m reading it at the moment and adore it
I’ve also recently enjoyed Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng and A Kind Of Loving by Stan Barstow

SpaghettiDinner · 14/05/2018 20:01

I loved Elinor Oliphant. Checking in for recommendations of similar books.

RosaDeZoett · 13/05/2018 13:34

Placemarking for when I have time to make a list!!

TheHatOfDoom · 13/05/2018 09:07

Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon, different subject but very similar in feel/power to Eleanor Oliphant.

YouStacey · 12/05/2018 08:17

Yes, that's the one Super

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supersalmon1 · 11/05/2018 20:31

Is it A God in Ruins? I might have to write that on my (ever growing) holiday reading list. Thank you for all the suggestions, really pleased to hear Eleanor has so many fans.

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changeroorooroo · 11/05/2018 20:27

I adored her

YouStacey · 11/05/2018 20:27

Thought of another, Brick Lane by Monica Ali

YouStacey · 11/05/2018 20:26

Super Behind The Scenes is my favourite book ever, and I've avoided Human Croquet and Emotionally Weird because I was scared they wouldn't match up to my expectations. But I've read all the Jackson Brodie series, he's a private detective but they're crime fiction in a very Atkinson way, and I've also read the sequel to Life after Life (can't remember name). I recommend them all, and Behind the Scenes, for me, always stands up to rereading.
I'm nearing the end of Eleanor Oliphant but not sure I want it to end!

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supersalmon1 · 11/05/2018 20:21

Zadie Smith is an excellent suggestion, thank you. I read On Beauty a few years ago but I always forget about White Teeth. Will download now before I forget.

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ichbineinstasumer · 11/05/2018 20:13

Zadie Smith, White Teeth maybe?

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supersalmon1 · 11/05/2018 20:09

YouStacey, I've read Life after Life and many years ago when doing my degree, Human Croquet and Behind the Scenes at the Museum. I really enjoyed all of them but know I've missed a huge chunk in the middle. Are you a fan and if so what would you recommend based on what I've already read by her (thank you!)

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Lovelydovey · 11/05/2018 20:01

Another vote for Elizabeth is Missing. I read it shortly after Eleanor Oliphant and thought they were very similar in style.

YouStacey · 11/05/2018 19:53

OP - I'm guessing you've already tried Kate Atkinson?

LooseyInTheSky · 11/05/2018 18:06

I'm reading Nina Is Not Okay by Shappi Korsandi at the moment. Don't be put off by Nina being only 17, it's not a young adult book. It's dark and charming and lovely in the same way as Eleanor.

JannerBird · 11/05/2018 18:05

A Man Called Ove is very good.

Kbear · 11/05/2018 18:05

I've started both Eleanor Oliphant and Elizabeth is Missing - couldn't finish either - not my cup of tea and the dementia link in Elizabeth is Missing was too close to home for me.

Magpie1976 · 11/05/2018 18:02

The Rosie project. Very similar book

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supersalmon1 · 11/05/2018 17:56

Sounds like I need to investigate the John Boyne one! Youstacey, I read Elizabeth is Missing a couple of years ago and felt the same connection. Both books are just wonderful.

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