![]() It’s because of her stepfather (and her father, really, who isn’t much better) that Eleanor is anxious about men, tries to fly low on the radar, and dresses the way she does. Not the least because Eleanor’s stepfather is all about power and control and, yes, abuse. It’s a friendship that develops into something more. It’s not love at first sight, an unusual thing in teen fiction these days. The most beautiful thing about this book is the slow development of Eleanor and Park’s relationship. And as their relationship develops, Park falls head over heels in love. It starts with comic books: she begins by reading over his shoulder, and that leads to actively sharing them with her. So having the “taint” of Eleanor isn’t exactly what he wants in his life.Įxcept, slowly, he realizes what a gem she is. He’s spent his life trying to lie low in order to avoid the dreaded high school persecution. True, Park is not exactly someone who blends in in all-white Omaha, Nebraska, in late 1986. The last thing Park wants is for her to sit next to him. ![]() ![]() She’s one of those girls who just stands out: she has flaming red hair, she’s not the thinnest person, and she dresses like a hobo. ![]()
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