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I have mixed feelings about this book.
On one hand, I do think aspects of it fit Rowell's trademark characterization of teens, and the relationship between the two characters-while it is flawed- is overall very sweet to read. The beginning of the book is better than the end, and I caught myself smiling at some of the initial bus scenes with the two. I think that the biggest strength this book has is that it preserved the endearing and innocent way park and eleanor fell in love for the first time ...more
On one hand, I do think aspects of it fit Rowell's trademark characterization of teens, and the relationship between the two characters-while it is flawed- is overall very sweet to read. The beginning of the book is better than the end, and I caught myself smiling at some of the initial bus scenes with the two. I think that the biggest strength this book has is that it preserved the endearing and innocent way park and eleanor fell in love for the first time ...more
This is an adorable teen love story between Eleanor and Park, two quirky high school misfits. Oh how my teenage heart of yesteryear swooned for these two! It could have been my high school fantasy love story, had I had better taste in boys.
BUT like many readers, I found a fair amount of the book heavy with racial stereotypes. The ones that especially bugged me were Park's mom, and DeNice and Beebi; outside of the stereotypes of a Korean woman "saved" by a masculine white soldier, and the classi ...more
BUT like many readers, I found a fair amount of the book heavy with racial stereotypes. The ones that especially bugged me were Park's mom, and DeNice and Beebi; outside of the stereotypes of a Korean woman "saved" by a masculine white soldier, and the classi ...more
This was a stay up way too late page turner of a book. It's a story that you feel rather than think about which is appropriate given that it is about teenage love. Rowell captures the emotions and angst of her characters perfectly and gut wrenchingly well as they experience the ups and downs of first love and some really hard stuff no one should have to face. I wanted to give both of them a big hug several times. It's a wonder we all make it through teenagedom to the other side.
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A 4.5 star rating.
Charming, dramatic, and wonderfully engaging YA romance of two awkward high school misfits, set in the mid 80's Nebraska. As relevant for today's teenagers as for those of us who spent high school swooning over cute boys with new wave t-shirts and The Smiths playing on their Walkman. Highly recommended (as is Rainbow Rowell's blog, featuring the "playlists" of the novel). ...more
Charming, dramatic, and wonderfully engaging YA romance of two awkward high school misfits, set in the mid 80's Nebraska. As relevant for today's teenagers as for those of us who spent high school swooning over cute boys with new wave t-shirts and The Smiths playing on their Walkman. Highly recommended (as is Rainbow Rowell's blog, featuring the "playlists" of the novel). ...more
I read YA lit and liked it.
Jan 08, 2014
Kelli
marked it as to-read
Apr 22, 2014
Stefanie
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it was amazing
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Aug 25, 2014
Lillian
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Cassandra Davies
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4.5 stars
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