Here's the synopsis from the back of the book:
Eleanor is the new girl in town, and with her chaotic family life, her mismatched clothes an unruly red hair, she couldn't stick out more if she tried.
Park is the boy at the back of the bus. Black T-shirts, headphones, head in a book - he thinks he's made himself invisible. But not to Eleanor... never to Eleanor.
Slowly, steadily, through late-night conversations and an ever-growing stack of mix tapes, Eleanor and Park fall for each other. They fall in love the way you do the first time, when you're young, and you feel as if you have nothing and everything to lose.
"A breathless and achingly good read about love and outsiders." Stephanie Perkins
"Reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love with a girl, but also what it's like to be young and in love with a book." John Green
I gave it 5/5 stars on goodreads and here's why.
I actually read the book about a month ago and I cannot express how I feel with words. This book created some feelings that no other book has ever accomplished to do so. The double point of view can make the reader feel how the characters feel so deeply.
It's so heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time. I wasn't expecting to care so much about these characters but I ended up being completely in love with the story.
After reading the book, I feel like I really know both Eleanor and Park and love them individually. However, when it comes to the two of them together, I can't think of a better couple. While reading it, I had a stupid smile on my face because I was just so giddy over their romance. I could feel how much they cared for each other like I was part of the story.
There are so many things I'd like to say about this book but I feel like it's better going into it without knowing too much.
All in all, I loved this book - the characters, the romance, the writing and just the way everything unfolded so beautifully. It's definitely in the top 10 contemporary novels I've read so far.
Here's the goodreads page of the book and Rainbow Rowell's website for more information.
So, have you read the book? If so, what do you think about it? I'd love to read your comments about the book and this review!
Until the next post...
Grnger♪
