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3.79 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Review can be read at In Between Spines
This little novel is a teen fiction and romance set in the 80’s that follows two kids, unsurprisingly called Eleanor & Park. Set in high school, these kids are living the stereotypical teenage hell, fending off bullies and just trying to get through the day under the radar. But these two have some extra problems going on in their lives which, with the help of the other, they are able to get through day to day. After Park lets the weird new girl Eleanor sit next to him on the bus, we kick off our novel where a cliffhanging connection slowly grows.
The main plot of this one are these two, their personal issues and how their bond grows over time. Park being part of a multicultural family is dealing with his Asian/American background and also his personal image and how he expresses himself in highschool. Eleanor’s problems are a but more in your face with her living in poverty with her mothers abusive new husband, constantly living in fear of physical and sexual abuse, as well as the constant emotional abuse that takes place on a day to day basis. She also deals with pretty extensive bullying on top of everything else, making parts of this one very heartbreaking to read.
“He made her feel like more than the sum of her parts.”
Park is an unlikely friend to Eleanor and soon, they are only talking to each other and bonding over music, and how artists express themselves. This gives them the courage to open up more and despite all odds and challenges, they form a relationship which becomes a defining factor of their young lives and who they are.
“Eleanor was right. She never looked nice. She looked like art, and art wasn’t supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something.”
I didn’t mind these characters, they each has enough depth and detail to be interesting and their problems couldn’t just be attributed to teenage angst and puppy love. I really enjoyed reading how they both helped each other with the struggles they were going through and I could feel how their connection had built slowly but steadily over time. I thought they captured the teenage type emotions quite well, especially as they were realising they liked each other as more than just bus seat buddies.
“You’re my favorite person of all time.”
This one had some really nice messaging and quotes that I know are a favourite amongst the bookish community and I can really see why it is a big winner for so many people.
The pacing and narrative worked well and the resolution felt realistic and nicely wrapped up. I guess I’m not just a lover of a lot of YA books anymore unless I feel a real strong connection or fall in love with the characters and in this case I just didn’t. Whilst a solid book, and it pleasantly included more than just superficial teenage issues, nothing jumped out at me and had me hooked to the point where I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. For lovers of YA I would think this is probably up there with some of the better ones dealing with abuse and other teenage issues and recommend you add it to your list! I wish I read this closer to when it first came out and I hadn’t consumed so much YA to the point where a lot of it feels formulaic to me now.
“Holding Eleanor’s hand was like holding a butterfly. Or a heartbeat. Like holding something complete, and completely alive.”
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This little novel is a teen fiction and romance set in the 80’s that follows two kids, unsurprisingly called Eleanor & Park. Set in high school, these kids are living the stereotypical teenage hell, fending off bullies and just trying to get through the day under the radar. But these two have some extra problems going on in their lives which, with the help of the other, they are able to get through day to day. After Park lets the weird new girl Eleanor sit next to him on the bus, we kick off our novel where a cliffhanging connection slowly grows.
The main plot of this one are these two, their personal issues and how their bond grows over time. Park being part of a multicultural family is dealing with his Asian/American background and also his personal image and how he expresses himself in highschool. Eleanor’s problems are a but more in your face with her living in poverty with her mothers abusive new husband, constantly living in fear of physical and sexual abuse, as well as the constant emotional abuse that takes place on a day to day basis. She also deals with pretty extensive bullying on top of everything else, making parts of this one very heartbreaking to read.
“He made her feel like more than the sum of her parts.”
Park is an unlikely friend to Eleanor and soon, they are only talking to each other and bonding over music, and how artists express themselves. This gives them the courage to open up more and despite all odds and challenges, they form a relationship which becomes a defining factor of their young lives and who they are.
“Eleanor was right. She never looked nice. She looked like art, and art wasn’t supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something.”
I didn’t mind these characters, they each has enough depth and detail to be interesting and their problems couldn’t just be attributed to teenage angst and puppy love. I really enjoyed reading how they both helped each other with the struggles they were going through and I could feel how their connection had built slowly but steadily over time. I thought they captured the teenage type emotions quite well, especially as they were realising they liked each other as more than just bus seat buddies.
“You’re my favorite person of all time.”
This one had some really nice messaging and quotes that I know are a favourite amongst the bookish community and I can really see why it is a big winner for so many people.
The pacing and narrative worked well and the resolution felt realistic and nicely wrapped up. I guess I’m not just a lover of a lot of YA books anymore unless I feel a real strong connection or fall in love with the characters and in this case I just didn’t. Whilst a solid book, and it pleasantly included more than just superficial teenage issues, nothing jumped out at me and had me hooked to the point where I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. For lovers of YA I would think this is probably up there with some of the better ones dealing with abuse and other teenage issues and recommend you add it to your list! I wish I read this closer to when it first came out and I hadn’t consumed so much YA to the point where a lot of it feels formulaic to me now.
“Holding Eleanor’s hand was like holding a butterfly. Or a heartbeat. Like holding something complete, and completely alive.”
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fast-paced
من در مورد این کتاب خیلی تعریف شنیده بودم اما وقتی خودم شروع کردم به خوندنش واقعا ازش لذت نمیبردم و حتی خواستم وسطش کتابو ببندم بذارم کنار...
۱ ماه طول کشید که بخونمش و یه سری مسائلش برام حل نشدنی بود
مثلا اصلا مشخص نبود که فضای کتاب برای دهه ی ۱۹ میلادیه
یا تا صفحات آخر کتاب مشخص نبود که کی روی کتاباش مینویسه
۵۰ صفحه ی آخر که خیییلییی سریع پیش میرفت و اصلا نفهمیدم که چیشد
اون قسمتی که پارک داشت النور رو میبرد خونه ی داییش و النور خوابید ناراحت شدن پارک عجیب بود... این دختر داشت از خونه اش فرار میکرد و ناپدریش دنبالش بود و ساعت های پر استرسی رو گذرونده بود اینکه بخوابه خیلی چیز نرمالیه...
درکل جزو کتابای مورد علاقه ام نبود..
۱ ماه طول کشید که بخونمش و یه سری مسائلش برام حل نشدنی بود
مثلا اصلا مشخص نبود که فضای کتاب برای دهه ی ۱۹ میلادیه
یا تا صفحات آخر کتاب مشخص نبود که کی روی کتاباش مینویسه
۵۰ صفحه ی آخر که خیییلییی سریع پیش میرفت و اصلا نفهمیدم که چیشد
اون قسمتی که پارک داشت النور رو میبرد خونه ی داییش و النور خوابید ناراحت شدن پارک عجیب بود... این دختر داشت از خونه اش فرار میکرد و ناپدریش دنبالش بود و ساعت های پر استرسی رو گذرونده بود اینکه بخوابه خیلی چیز نرمالیه...
درکل جزو کتابای مورد علاقه ام نبود..
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was good, not great, but good. I did like that it was more realistic to how high actually is, unlike most young adult romance.
Read a lot more hope into the ending this time around. :,)
I couldn't stand Eleanor's behavior. She's being too rude, selfish, and so self-centered that she doesn't care about everyone's feeling. Her sudden burst of attitude took a toll on me, she's really not tolerable.
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
Dans les années 80, j'ai été témoin d'un apprivoisement notes par notes et pages à pages.
J'ai eu le cœur brisé et rapiécé tout au long de ma lecture.
J'ai ressenti au plus profond de mon cœur l'intensité de leur premier amour. La maladresse, la magie, les erreurs, la folie. C'était triste, doux, paisible, magnifique... Tout à la fois.
Les opposés ont la part belle dans ce roman comme l'illustrent nos deux protagonistes. Pour contrebalancer (et accentuer !!!) toute la mignonnerie du monde, on voit la violence du quotidien et la souffrance dans une famille toxique, la pauvreté, l'injustice, on ressent de la colère et de la frustration.
Les émotions des protagonistes étaient palpables et m'ont prise aux tripes.
Les personnages sont complexes et travaillés ; je me suis attachée et j'ai adoré Eleanor et Park. J'ai croisé les doigts pour eux et j'ai voulu du fond du cœur que tout se finisse bien pour Eleanor. Elle est tellement forte. Elle était si touchante sous sa tignasse rousse, ses complexes et sa montagne de problèmes. Park aussi, évidemment. Il m'a beaucoup attendrie par sa maturité et parfois sa "dévotion" envers Eleanor, il ferait tout pour elle et purée, fonce garçon !
Les points de vue alternés donnent un bon rythme, les chapitres ne sont pas trop longs, Le rythme s'intensifie au fil des événements. J'ai ressenti beaucoup de tensions et d'émotions fortes dans ce roman d'apparence "simple" (j'avoue, je m'attendais à une énième romance ado lambda... Rainbow Rowell m'a bien eue).
Le roman est vraiment maitrisé, GG Rainbow Rowell, un gros coup de cœur auquel je ne m'attendais pas.
J'ai eu le cœur brisé et rapiécé tout au long de ma lecture.
J'ai ressenti au plus profond de mon cœur l'intensité de leur premier amour. La maladresse, la magie, les erreurs, la folie. C'était triste, doux, paisible, magnifique... Tout à la fois.
Les opposés ont la part belle dans ce roman comme l'illustrent nos deux protagonistes. Pour contrebalancer (et accentuer !!!) toute la mignonnerie du monde, on voit la violence du quotidien et la souffrance dans une famille toxique, la pauvreté, l'injustice, on ressent de la colère et de la frustration.
Les émotions des protagonistes étaient palpables et m'ont prise aux tripes.
Les personnages sont complexes et travaillés ; je me suis attachée et j'ai adoré Eleanor et Park. J'ai croisé les doigts pour eux et j'ai voulu du fond du cœur que tout se finisse bien pour Eleanor. Elle est tellement forte. Elle était si touchante sous sa tignasse rousse, ses complexes et sa montagne de problèmes. Park aussi, évidemment. Il m'a beaucoup attendrie par sa maturité et parfois sa "dévotion" envers Eleanor, il ferait tout pour elle et purée, fonce garçon !
Les points de vue alternés donnent un bon rythme, les chapitres ne sont pas trop longs, Le rythme s'intensifie au fil des événements. J'ai ressenti beaucoup de tensions et d'émotions fortes dans ce roman d'apparence "simple" (j'avoue, je m'attendais à une énième romance ado lambda... Rainbow Rowell m'a bien eue).
Le roman est vraiment maitrisé, GG Rainbow Rowell, un gros coup de cœur auquel je ne m'attendais pas.