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Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

77 reviews

libriinks's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Physical abuse, Abandonment, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual harassment

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

honeyy_menu's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful sad fast-paced

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

5.0

i just reread this book for the first time since like 2014, and i loved it just as much as i did then. i love eleanor. i love park. i love this book so much. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Fatphobia, and Toxic relationship

analea_lucille's review against another edition

emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Bullying, and Domestic abuse

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Addiction, and Alcoholism

itsbumley'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

akrafi's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Body shaming, Cursing, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Alcoholism, and Abandonment

tomime's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Gaslighting, and Cursing

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Sexual content

threemorechapters's review against another edition

emotional hopeful sad tense fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia and Bullying

Moderate: Child abuse and Domestic abuse

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Racism

ailaw_'s review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Fatphobia

Minor: Sexual content

someonestia's review against another edition

slow-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

0.5

first of all, the book is racist. there are a lot of xenophobic comments  made on behalf of the mc and his family. the other mc’s racism is excused as something funny or that she can’t help. Secondly, its quite slow and boring at times. its just not a good book. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Domestic abuse, and Xenophobia

Moderate: Bullying, Alcoholism, and Body shaming