Over 2.5 million copies sold 'Funny, touching and unpredictable' Jojo Moyes 'Heartwrenching and wonderful' Nina Stibbe Winner of Costa First Novel Award, a No.1 Sunday Times bestseller and the Book of the Year 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? 'Moving, funny and devastating' The Herald 'Unforgettable, brilliant, funny and life-affirming' Daily Mail 'I adored it. Skilled, perceptive, Eleanor's world will feel familiar to you from the very first page. An outstanding debut!' Joanna Cannon
Gail author Honeyman Books
Gail Honeyman crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complexities of human connection and the profound impact of loneliness in the contemporary world. Her distinctive writing style is characterized by keen observation and deep empathy, revealing the inner lives of her characters as they navigate trauma and societal expectations. Honeyman's work thoughtfully explores themes of mental well-being, prejudice, and the universal search for belonging, resulting in stories that are both poignant and uplifting. Her prose is meticulously constructed, resonating with readers who appreciate profound psychological insight and authentic emotional depth.
