Eleanor : A Novel

from marsap

Eleanor is the latest novel from Jason Gurley (I received this book from the early reviewer program from librarything.com). In 1968, Agnes's mother Eleanor, a depressed and frustrated woman, swims out to the sea and never returns to her family (did she commit suicide?). In 1985 the death of Elean...

from bluepigeon

Eleanor is a rare thing in that it is a page turner, yet its prose is well written and, at times, breathtaking. I find this combination hard to come by, even in literary fiction. That said, I see people have tagged the book many things ranging from young adult to science fiction, and I'd say the ...

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Wow. I was not expecting this. Dreamlike, compelling, and honest. So many adjective that could be used. I know once I entered the world of Eleanor I was reading something special -- something that doesn't come along often. I didn't want the story to end, and yet when I reached the last page, I fe...

from ThePortPorts

Eleanor was a bit of a hard start for me; the writing is clear and quick, but at first the novel felt disjointed - like it was put together a touch too hastily, leaving threads dangling behind. This cleared up about a quarter of the way though, though, and I found myself eagerly awaiting my next ...

from Kimagine64

Eleanor, is an unforgettable novel that challenges beliefs and perceptions, gently, horrifically and enigmatically. It can be difficult, confusing and often frustrating; much to the author's credit! Jason Gurley is a very talented writer, and although this was a case of 'right book, wrong reader,...