Eleanor & Park
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell, published by Orion on April 12, 2012, is a young adult fiction novel that explores the complexities of first love. Set in 1986, the story follows Eleanor, a new girl who feels isolated due to her unique appearance and challenging home life, and Park, a quiet boy who prefers to blend in. Their relationship develops through late-night conversations and shared music, capturing the essence of young love filled with both excitement and vulnerability.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of self-esteem, social dynamics, and the coming-of-age experience. As Eleanor and Park navigate their feelings for each other amidst the challenges of adolescence, the book presents a poignant reflection on the trials of youth and the impact of love. With 320 pages, this edition offers a vivid portrayal of their journey, resonating with anyone who remembers the intensity of their first romantic connection.
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‘Reminded me not just what it’s like to be young and in love, but what it’s like to be young and in love with a book’ John Green, author of The Fault in our Stars
Eleanor is the new girl in town, and she’s never felt more alone. All mismatched clothes, mad red hair and chaotic home life, she couldn’t stick out more if she tried.
Then she takes the seat on the bus next to Park. Quiet, careful and – in Eleanor’s eyes – impossibly cool, Park’s worked out that flying under the radar is the best way to get by.
Slowly, steadily, through late-night conversations and an ever-growing stack of mix tapes, Eleanor and Park fall in love. They fall in love the way you do the first time, when you’re 16, and you have nothing and everything to lose.
Set over the course of one school year in 1986, Eleanor & Park is funny, sad, shocking and true – an exquisite nostalgia trip for anyone who has never forgotten their first love.
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