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I enjoyed reading this book. I really liked it. I thought two teens who wouldn't have met otherwise have an opportunity to be friends and date. I thought Eleanor's home life bordered on abusive with her stepfather. I seriously didn't think he was that great of a catch and I couldn't understand why her mother want to be with a person like that. She do better on her own as a single parent. I thought Park was Eleanor's safety net. I thought it was nice of Park's father to want to help Eleanor get a
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Just a quick review to say that I really enjoyed this one. I was sad to know what kind of life Eleanor put up with, but I'm hopeful enough to think that the end was just a new beginning...sappy I know. But, I think I have to believe that. ...more
Just a quick review to say that I really enjoyed this one. I was sad to know what kind of life Eleanor put up with, but I'm hopeful enough to think that the end was just a new beginning...sappy I know. But, I think I have to believe that. ...more
If this is an example of the current trend in young-adult books towards becoming more realistic, then I'm all for it! I loved Eleanor; I loved Park; I loved the complexities of how Park's parents interacted with him and with each other. In some ways, Eleanor is reminiscent of Stargirl, though her home situation and the direction that forces the story are very different. But what makes this story so appealing (and, yes, at times even a bit too sugary-sweet) is the growing and ever-changing relati
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Wonderfully written story of first love against all the odds. The characters are well defined
The stars reflect my own opinion. It wasn’t for me, but not a bad book. I can see it being for others.
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