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Dare I say that I really, really loved this book...almost like I love "The Fault in our Stars"? I started this late Sunday night and really felt dejected and upset by my regular work that kept me from finishing it before tonight. Though I was at first put off by the language, as soon as I met Eleanor, I felt connected to this story. Perhaps I connected to her insecurities as a teenager--a little heavier than was considered pretty, never popular, insightful enough to see what was happening to tho
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I had to read the last few pages twice.
First reading: What?? That was it?
Second reading: Oh, I get it.
First reading: What?? That was it?
Second reading: Oh, I get it.
Rowell manages to capture the uncertainties and overwhelming nature of young love in this novel starring Eleanor and Park (bet you didn’t guess that!). The constantly switching points of view draw you in and let you fully experience the romance. She brings to life various social issues that many people have to deal with and aren’t often included in novels, especially all at once (even though they represent the reality for many), such as poverty, domestic abuse and racism. Rowell proves herself a
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Dec 24, 2013
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Love, love, love this book
And it made me cry WAY too much
And it made me cry WAY too much
Growing up misfitted, I understand.
And as a curly hair ginger, I understand even more.
Well done.
And as a curly hair ginger, I understand even more.
Well done.
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