Publisher: St. Martin's press
Publication date: February 26th 2013
Two misfits.
One extraordinary love.
Eleanor... Red hair, wrong clothes. Standing behind him until he turns his head. Lying beside him until he wakes up. Making everyone else seem drabber and flatter and never good enough...Eleanor.
Park... He knows she'll love a song before he plays it for her. He laughs at her jokes before she ever gets to the punch line. There's a place on his chest, just below his throat, that makes her want to keep promises...Park.
Set over the course of one school year, this is the story of two star-crossed sixteen-year-olds—smart enough to know that first love almost never lasts, but brave and desperate enough to try.
I really, really liked this book. Everything from the unique storyline to the intriguing characters captivated me from start to finish. I honestly don't think that I have read any book quite like this. Although the Fault in Our Stars comes close, the situation is so completely different that it can't possibly be compared.
In the book, Eleanor and Park's relationship really blossomed. In the beginning, the bus rides were just plain awkward and cringe-worthy - neither of them really knew how to approach the situation- which by the way, is a totally normal response, although the 21st century seems to think that it is completely natural to become best friends after, like, 5 freaking seconds... like, no.That just doesn't happen. It doesn't. Anyway rant over, their relationship really was special in so many ways. Eleanor wasn't afraid to be herself and soon Park was allowing his individuality to shine through too. Together not only were they incredibly funny but shared a passion and intimacy that was unreal.
A definite read for all YA book lovers!
-Alana,xxx
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