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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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Entertaining, romantic, and heartbreakingly wonderful. Eleanor and Park was a book that induced side-splitting laughter, smile inducing sarcasm and tear jerking moments of absolute happiness or devastating abuse. Every emotion imaginable was invoked by this strange but adorable couple. Eleanor is pegged as a fat girl and dubbed "Big Red" bbecause of her bright red curl by the kids that ride the bus. She is the new girl in town and Park takes pity on her by allowing her to sit in his seat on the
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I only have two criticisms about Eleanor & Park. The first is minor, and I may even be wrong about it, but I noticed a few references that didn't seem time appropriate. I would stop reading and think, "this wasn't around back then." Then again, I could be wrong. My other complaint is there was too much strong language--f bombs & the use of 'Jesus' or 'God' in a derogatory manner. Other than that, I absolutely fell into and fell in love with this book.
Eleanor & Park are an unlikely pair who fall ...more
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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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Ugh. Interesting at the start, boring and repetitive in the middle, and annoying at the end. Why does this book get all the great reviews? Don't waste your time.
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