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This book, this book. When I first opened the pages I got so extremely excited for it. And I knew right away I was going to very enjoy it.
As we continued on I had to pause at many many different moments, pausing to reflect on the words I just read, pausing to soak it all in, pausing to smile.
But then something happened, something wasn't the same. My feelings of "oh I so need to pick up my own copy" (as this is a library book) started to subside. Don't get me wrong I still to ...more
This book, this book. When I first opened the pages I got so extremely excited for it. And I knew right away I was going to very enjoy it.
As we continued on I had to pause at many many different moments, pausing to reflect on the words I just read, pausing to soak it all in, pausing to smile.
But then something happened, something wasn't the same. My feelings of "oh I so need to pick up my own copy" (as this is a library book) started to subside. Don't get me wrong I still to ...more
A coming of age book written with such sensitivity with a great understanding of a teen mind. It kept me reading page after page and was astonished by the power of the writing!
Eleanor is trying to survive a dysfunctional family, trying to escape her stepfather,but at the same time trying to cope with school and changes that are taking place in her life and body
Park comes from a normal loving family and does not live up to the expectations of his father. He has a loving family and is able to go t ...more
Eleanor is trying to survive a dysfunctional family, trying to escape her stepfather,but at the same time trying to cope with school and changes that are taking place in her life and body
Park comes from a normal loving family and does not live up to the expectations of his father. He has a loving family and is able to go t ...more
I'm not a fan of romance novels in general but this one made me want to fall in love again. Eleanor and Park are such different people but their attraction to each other is amazing. A wonderful depiction of life in high school and the workings of a teenage brain, especially in regards to bullying, racism, poverty, abuse, family, and what it means to be loved.
I'll admit I was quite worried at the direction this story was going in regards to Eleanor's stepfather. I almost didn't want to turn the ...more
I'll admit I was quite worried at the direction this story was going in regards to Eleanor's stepfather. I almost didn't want to turn the ...more
Rating is more like 3.5
Let me start by saying that I love Rainbow Rowell, but this book left me conflicted. Everyone has been raving about this book for so long, so I really expected to fall in love with it. I didn't.. I didn't hate it either, but I just couldn't connect. And that ending didn't do it for me. (view spoiler) ...more
Let me start by saying that I love Rainbow Rowell, but this book left me conflicted. Everyone has been raving about this book for so long, so I really expected to fall in love with it. I didn't.. I didn't hate it either, but I just couldn't connect. And that ending didn't do it for me. (view spoiler) ...more
Great characterization, excellent story.
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