I really loved this book. And rarely do I feel that way about books that everyone is raving about. I oddly identified with dear Eleanor. I think she feels on a higher level things we all feel. Her loneliness scared me because I've certainly felt that way and perhaps we all have.
I'm happy to add this to my recommendation arsenal. The writing was lovely. The descriptions, in particular, were fantastic despite Eleanor's cut and dry view of the world. I also recommend listening to this book. The narrator's Scottish accents were charming and easy to understand.