Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

It has been such a long time since the last time I did a book review. I used to read anywhere between 1 to 3 books a month and post my thought on the book. I stopped because I felt tv, sleeping, or sitting around doing nothing was more important than reading a book. Then something happened. Last month my daughter brought a book home. While waiting for her during her doctor’s appointment I started to read the book. Within just a couple of pages, I was so hooked into reading the book; “Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell. My oldest asked me my thoughts on what I read. I explained to my oldest that it seems like a really good book with the plot and writing also that I may have to go to the library to see about checking it out to finish reading the book. My oldest indicated that she is reading it in class and the next thing I know my oldest asked her teacher for an extra copy for me to read. She totally made my day when she came home with the book for me. This was back in December. I read a couple of pages here and there. Then last night, I felt that it would be better to read a book than to watch tv all night long. Glad I did. I found the book something that is relatable to many kids now and days. Many kids now in days struggle in their homes with step-parents, violence, poverty and self-conscious. To be able to meet someone that started out as if you thought that person was mean and then become the best of friends, was inspiring in my opinion. Helps to encourage others to come out of their comfort zone and socialized with other people. Everyone is in need of a friend in some way or another. I truly enjoyed watching the friendship blossom with Eleanor and Park. However, there were two things that I did not enjoy of the story. The first was the vague information on the three situation towards the end of the book; the encounter with Eleanor and Park, the one at the end with the step dad, and the aunt and uncle. Lastly, I don’t want to ruin what happen with a spoiler alert, but I feel the book would have been a better read for me if there was more detailed information during the end of the book. I give “Eleanor & Park” by Rainbow Rowell a 3.5 stars out of 5. The book would have closer to a 4 out of 5 stars if just more information was given to the reader towards the end of the story pertaining to what happened between Eleanor with Park, her step-dad, and her Aunt and Uncle. Looking forward to my next book and writing a review.