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lenawijn's review
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Voor de derde keer gelezen, dit keer voor een paper over racistische ideologieën. Het boek is al langer in opspraak voor het verkeerd benaderen van interraciale relaties, het fetishizen van Aziatisch-Amerikaanse personen en het rechtvaardigen van (geïnternaliseerd) racisme. Het feit dat het boek geen tegenbeweging maakt is voor mij problematisch. Ik vind dat de onderwerpen van huiselijk geweld en pesten daarentegen wel goed besproken worden.
Content Warnings
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
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- 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 was honestly really hesitant to read this book. I bought it years ago with the promise I would, but it never grabbed my attention - it became a dust collector.
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, and Fatphobia
stinkyrat's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
felt a bit racist and a bit fatphobic
also it was boring
also it was boring
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Fatphobia
lildookz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Cursing, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Bullying, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Alcoholism, Racism, and Child abuse
books_xoxo's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
I’ve never read a book like this one. Full of racism, cringy and mostly disgusting. How can someone wake up and decide to write a book like this one?
I truly hated it.
Since it’s too much here’s a link where they go more into detail about the things in this book.
https://www.thepeahceproject.com/commentary/eleanor-and-park
I truly hated it.
Since it’s too much here’s a link where they go more into detail about the things in this book.
https://www.thepeahceproject.com/commentary/eleanor-and-park
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Fatphobia
ptitirodactyle's review
lighthearted
sad
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? It's complicated
1.5
Please read this review of the book:
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racial slurs, Racism, and Xenophobia
kkshaye's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism
mattythebookworm22's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Violence
hramona's review against another edition
fast-paced
- 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
Yikes. I remember loving Fangirl when I was younger which is the only reason I picked this up and Y I K E S. Completely baffled as to why the casual and constant micro aggressive (and sometimes not even micro) racism was deemed a necessary edition to this? For why Rowell???????????????? Why?????????
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Racism
abbeysoffel's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Fatphobia and Racism