Book Review For Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

Publisher: St. Martin's Press

Published: February 26, 2013

Pages: 325

Summary: Taken place over the course of 1986 two misfits find love sitting next to each other on a bus.

Review/my thoughts: First off I want to say I absolutely loved this book! I was grinning like a complete idiot the entire time I was reading it. My usually problem with contemporary romances is that often while reading them they feel rushed, like of all sudden you meet someone and you're in love (as if it was that simple). The was not the case with Eleanor and Park. There is a slow ease into their relationship allows you to wade into the waters of their love instead of making you dive in head first. The timid nature of both the characters is sweet and endearing.

The relationship also felt realistic. Park is initially embarrassed of Eleanor, and the embarrassment doesn't fade for some time, as it would be for most teenage boys.

Also Eleanor's home life broke my heart.

Park's parents were pretty funny. They might have been my favorite secondary characters.

Of course, one of the best things were the eighties pop culture references, mostly (awesome) music.

After careful contemplation, I decided Rowell wrote the best possible ending for this book (I think we all know what happens next ;p).  

This book made me laugh, cry, and go awww... without it being too mushy.

I honestly recommend this book to everyone and I don't want to say anymore or I'll spoil everything.

5/5 Stars