The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett caught my eye, thanks to its stunning cover. I’m also one of those people who is simultaneously irritated and intrigued by blurbs that say a book is for “fans of Eleanor Oliphant.” This one did not disappoint. Eudora Honeysett is an 85-year-old woman who is tired of modern society and planning to die by euthanasia in Switzerland. She is recovering from a recent fall, when a new family moves in next door to her. Their little girl Rose is outgoing and determined to befriend Eudora. She invites her on outings and also ropes in their other elderly neighbor, Stanley on these adventures. The book unfolds in alternating timelines, one in the present, and one following Eudora’s childhood.
5 Books That Feature Senior Protagonists
Reading can be an amazing pastime for those young and old. Still, many readers prefer books they can relate to, whether that be in terms of the plot, the timeline, or in this case, the age of the main character.
Here’s a list of five of the best books with a senior protagonist.
