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A review by laurendenton
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
4.75
This book was so close to being perfect that part of me just wants to give it 5 stars anyway. But the author's use of the r-slur and racially insensitive language was so uncalled for and unnecessary and took away from the beauty of this near-perfect romance.
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Pedophilia, Sexual harassment, and Violence
Minor: Ableism, Blood, Gun violence, and Suicidal thoughts