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Summary (from Goodreads):
Set over the course of one school year in
1986, ELEANOR AND PARK is the story of two star-crossed misfits – smart enough
to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to
try. When Eleanor meets Park, you’ll remember your own first love – and just
how hard it pulled you under.
I picked
up this book because I had heard it was strongly recommended for fans of The
Fault in Our Stars. Turns out, I really enjoyed this book!
As the
cover suggests, music played a part in Eleanor and Park's story, which made me
happy. Music is a big part of my life, so I felt more engaged in the story.
Plus,
the writing was spot-on for this type of story. I liked how it wasn't
"love at first sight" - it took a while for Eleanor and Park to warm
up to each other, and that fact kept me on the edge of my seat, waiting for the
drama to unfold.
The
characters were excellent! Character development is what I typically
focus on when I'm reading, and I loved how the novel switched points of view -
I liked knowing what was going on in Park's head and knowing what was going on
at the same time in Eleanor's. That factor only works in some novels, but it
definitely worked in this one.
The
ending was heartbreaking, though. Be warned! Make sure you have
some tissues lying around when you're reading those last few chapters.
Overall,
I enjoyed the book. It dealt with some social issues and the story kept
me reading. The romance was cute and compelling. Will be reading
future Rainbow Rowell books for sure!
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