This book could be about Eleanor Oliphant, a socially
awkward creature of habit. She has a set schedule and very rarely deviates from
it until one day she meets Raymond, the slovenly IT worker at her office. When
they happen upon an elderly man in medical distress, they are thrown together
as they get him to the hospital, see to the groceries that he dropped at the
scene, and check in on his progress.
Raymond, in his patient and mellow way, eventually breaks down some of
Eleanor’s ruts and helps her become a more socially confident person.
Or, this book could be about Eleanor Oliphant who has a survived
a tragic past and is suppressing painful memories. She calls her toxic monster mother
weekly - taking her verbal vitriol and always coming back for more.
Or, this book could be about a one-sided crush, the
adoration of a celebrity and the eternal internal hope that of course [insert
famous person here] would love me if only he knew me. A little stalkering never
hurt anyone, right?
Or the book could have all this and more. You’ll have to
read it to see.
