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Eleanor & Park
by Rainbow Rowell
Based on the cover, I initially thought the book would be a light, cute high school romance. However, it turned out to be much more than that. I’m not sure if it’s just me, but I could really feel the depth of the story, especially through Eleanor’s character, who struggles with self-confidence and comes from a somewhat chaotic family. I also connected with her hesitancy to open up to Park about the difficult truths of her life, particularly her troubled home life—her abusive stepdad, her mom’s submissive role in the marriage, and the overall dysfunction. She didn’t want to scare him away.
I also loved the dynamic between Park’s mom and her approach to parenting. While she didn’t like Eleanor at first, she eventually came to understand her after a few chapters.
Overall, this book felt heavy for me, as it deals with serious themes like bullying, abuse, and the fear of whether you’ll be accepted by your partner and their family, even when you come from a "troubled" background.
I also loved the dynamic between Park’s mom and her approach to parenting. While she didn’t like Eleanor at first, she eventually came to understand her after a few chapters.
Overall, this book felt heavy for me, as it deals with serious themes like bullying, abuse, and the fear of whether you’ll be accepted by your partner and their family, even when you come from a "troubled" background.