A review by lindsaykjones
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

emotional lighthearted sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A modern day Romeo and Juliet set in the Uber romantic city of Omaha. It’s the story of Eleanor, a high school girl trying the best to fit in despite of her poverty and very broken family, and Park, a Korean boy navigating the demands of his family and its expectations. Both find each other and their high school romance becomes all-consuming, until the limits of their families force them apart. 

This story was so beautiful, and compelling, but it has very strong themes of bullying, poverty, and abuse (of all kinds). Parts were hard to read but I’m very glad that I did. 

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