Too Many Books, Too Little Time

I’m writing this post on my iPad while on vacation in Maui, so forgive me if the formatting comes out a little weird and the review short, but I really couldn’t wait to tell you that you should read this book.

First of all, it is a great vacation book in that it is funny and quirky and light. But it is also much, much more than that. It is heartbreaking, human, and transformational.

If this sounds paradoxical, that’s probably because it is.

The heroine, Eleanor, is an oddball. As you first get to know her, you can understand why her office mates make fun of her behind her back.

However, as you learn her story you will understand her background and be in awe of her courage and fortitude.

As you watch her transformation, you will cheer her on and, ultimately, fall in love with her.

From a purely literary point of view, the author, Gail Honeyman, has made some interesting and excellent choices about her portrayal of Eleanor – her language, habits, etc. – as well as how she has rolled out the information that the reader needs. Well done, Ms. Honeyman!

Do yourself a favor and get your hands on a copy of this book. There aren’t many books that would inspire me to write a blogpost while on a Hawaiian vacation, but this is definitely one of them.

Grade: A