Reviews tagging 'Homophobia'

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

7 reviews

lindsayrae114's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A lot of these reviews were really negative regarding your Eleanor treats/speaks to Park, or frustration in the lack of communication on E's end. I fully disagree. Rainbow wrote this book with a heart for a girl living in and through trauma. Eleanor's voice is accurate and tragic. I fully related to her journey.

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I grew up in an abusive home. I was not conventionally pretty. I spent every day of my life trying to disappear and stand out at the same time. Be the good student so teachers were never worried about me. Don't get the attention of boys. Then one noticed despite my efforts. It was a full time job to fall in love and keep myself and the relationship safe at the same time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Homophobia

at806's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual content, Child abuse, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Violence, and Bullying

Minor: Stalking, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Incest, Pedophilia, Rape, and Sexual assault

madmadmaddymad's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I really enjoyed it. It’s definitely the sort of book that can remind you how intense emotions are when you are 17. 

I started crying when Park’s dad let him go, and I didn’t stop until the last page. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Sexual harassment, and Racism

Moderate: Fatphobia, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Body shaming

Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Homophobia, and Transphobia

nalyr98's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

It felt implicitly racist and fat phobic… the storyline was a good idea if it had it be executed better  

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Suicidal thoughts, Abandonment, Body shaming, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, and Toxic relationship

rena_rena's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Sexism, Fatphobia, and Homophobia

aidanaschons's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Incest, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexual harassment, and Xenophobia

violet03's review against another edition

heavily distasteful and disgusting 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Body shaming and Fatphobia

Minor: Homophobia