Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine
by Gail Honeyman
A very funny and touching story, I would recommend it!
(about a trip to McDonalds) p.123
I opted for the coffee, which was bitter and lukewarm. Naturally, I had been about to pour it all over myself but, just in time, had read the warning printed on the paper cup, alerting me to the fact that hot liquids can cause injury.
p.153
"Nine years, and you've never had a day off sick, never used all your annual leave. That's dedication, you know. It's not easy to find these days"
"It's not dedication," I said "I simply have a robust constitution and no one to go on holiday with"
p.169
I do feel that tube tops are best suited to the under twenty-fives,if, indeed, they are suited to anyone.
(about the crematorium) p. 197
I'm not sure that I would like to be burned. I think I might like to be fed to zoo animals. It would be both environmentally friendly and a lovely treat for the larger carnivores.
p.236
They were prepared to maintain contact, even if you were sad, or upset, or behaving in very challenging ways
