amandabooktopia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, and Child abuse
rillastone's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Cursing and Bullying
Moderate: Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, and Racism
yoursaswell's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, and Racial slurs
lindsayrae114's review against another edition
- 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
Possible spoiler-related content below.....
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.
Graphic: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Racial slurs, and Homophobia
someonestia's review against another edition
- 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
0.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
lenawijn's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, Cursing, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, and Bullying
taylouse's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I am so glad I finally read it. I am glad for a leading female who isn't conventionally attractive, who is interesting, and is centre in the love story. I'm really surprised Netflix hasn't scooped this up for a mini-series, if I'm honest. It seems like the perfect material. I really enjoyed this book. After the first 100 pages, I could barely put it down.
Except, I hate the cliffhanger ending. Blah, blah, postcard, "Just three words" - that, dear friends, is a rubbish ending. In the author's note, Rowell says she hopes people might interpret it as Eleanor finally saying 'I love you' to Park, but that it is ultimately up for interpretation. Except, I couldn't possibly imagine that being the way she tells him - not to mention, for the very first time. It seems out of character for her to say something so profound on a post-card. I find it impossible to believe she wouldn't have called Park, or written to him, especially if her Aunt/Uncle are happy to provide her a phone and stamps.
Oh, and ableist and racist language is icky. Pretty sure this can be conveyed without writing literal slurs.
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Fatphobia
ptitirodactyle's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
1.5
http://elloellenoh.tumblr.com/post/83411304305/whats-your-opinion-on-eleanor-park
Eleanor & Park was written by a white person. The book has received a lot of valid criticism about its portrayal of its Korean/Half-Korean characters. I invite you to check the link at the beginning of my review to get a better understanding as to why.
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
hramona's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
mariasilva's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.5
Graphic: Racial slurs, Domestic abuse, and Sexual harassment