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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
A moving and funny coming-of-age novel about two misfits falling in love and growing up in 1980s America.
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Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell tells the story of Eleanor, the new girl in town, who has never felt more alone. With her mismatched clothes, wild red hair, and chaotic home life, she couldn't stand 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 has discovered 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 experience 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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Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell has received widespread acclaim for its evocative and poignant portrayal of young love. Reviews highlight the intense, emotional connection between the characters, set against a backdrop of 1980s pop culture. The story is praised for its beauty, heart-melting narrative, and the authentic depiction of both the joys and challenges of teenage romance. Critics often mention its ability to resonate with readers of all ages through its blend of humour, heartbreak, and hope.
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ISBN: 9781409120544
Publisher: Orion Publishing Co
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 February 2013
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 195.0mm
Weight: 234g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Rainbow Rowell is a newspaper columnist in Omaha, Nebraska, where she lives with her husband and two sons..
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