The truth is, opposites attract. This is most definitely the case
in Rainbow Rowell's high school, star-crossed lovers novel. Eleanor and
Park are opposites in every sense of the word, different family backgrounds,
different appearances, and different lives in school. But all it takes is
a bus ride for these two social outcasts to fall in love. Sitting on the
bus together allows them the briefest period of time to get to know each other.
However it's not that easy. Eleanor's abusive step-father drives
her to want to leave home and move back to her uncle's house, which she does with the help of Park. After
finding solace in each other, they are now forced to live separate lives. I feel as though readers in high school
will be able to relate to these very detailed characters. Both outcasts, Eleanor is the focus of
ridicule from bullies where as Park tries to stay hidden and unseen. The ending of this novel had me begging
for more and left room for so many different scenarios inside the reader’s head. Overall, I really enjoyed this book,
because I love love stories, and rooting for the underdog, which in the case
are Eleanor and Park. After
hearing about their troubles, I wanted to see their happy ending!
Lesson Learned:
It is a blessing that opposites attract, because you can learn so much
from someone who is not like you!
Do you feel that many middle school students could relate to either of these characters? Who was YOUR favorite character in this book? To whom do you think these book would appeal?
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I would have liked to have known what you think of each of the families in this story. Share more of your thoughts with the reader. Thanks. Dr. Ries
for me i think that this book is a good book to read for teenagers nowadays because it tells a really good story and it tells you about love.
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