Book Club Discussion Questions for 'Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine' by Gail Honeyman
A delightful and heartwarming read, Gail Honeyman’s Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is a wonderful book to cuddle up with this winter. The unique style and voice makes it a great choice for any book club, which is why we’ve put together a few talking points and discussion questions!
Discussion Guide
What were your first impressions of Eleanor? How did your opinion of her evolve as the story continued?
One of the main themes in the book is loneliness, and we saw some parallels between Eleanor’s coping mechanisms and our own during the COVID pandemic (alcohol sales have surged throughout the past year). What healthy and unhealthy rituals have you created for yourself when trying to manage feelings of loneliness?
Why did Eleanor continue speaking to her mother regularly for so long?
Why is Raymond so patient with Eleanor?
Why did the author choose the title “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine?”
Why did Eleanor want to pursue a relationship with the musician?
How did this book influence (or not influence) your interactions with others, especially people you haven’t previously met?
How do you envision Eleanor and Raymond’s relationship developing in the future?
What are you reading next?
Cameron Bruns Ewing is the managing editor of Just Us Gals. She works in Sales at HubSpot while also pursuing a degree in environmental sustainability from University College Dublin.
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