Yet another great book that I've read this year. I really enjoy reading this book. I've finished reading this book in like two days. It's like the fastest book that I've read so far. My review will contain spoilers. Reader's discretion is advised.
Where do I start?
Okay. This book has been added to my reading list since last year, I guess? And I finally got my copy of this book for my birthday this year. I have a lot of book in my wishlish, and I'm also kind of indecisive about what book should I get next? I have no priority when I buy a book.
This book is written by Rainbow Rowell. The same author who wrote Fangirl.
I got the UK cover. I like this cover more than the US version.
Anyway, I've read the first three or four chapters from goodreads before I got myself the physical copy of this book. I really really love that kind of book who has more than one point of view. If I knew earlier that this book has two point of view, I maybe got the book sooner.
I really enjoyed reading this book. I read it in like two days. I love the story. I love all the characters in this book. And I love the settings too.
It's awkward to read the part when they met. Eleanor is all weird and Park didn't want to have anything to do with her, but she ended up sitting next to Park. But then they connected to each other through comic books and songs.This is like one of the best romance novel that I ever read. I usually dislike this kind of genre, but I'm really glad that I read this book.
I don't get the references about the songs.(*except The Beatles). This book is set in 1986 Omaha, so every single song that they talk about is not something that I know. But nevertheless, I can still enjoy this book.
I love the backstory of each character. Eleanor comes from a 'broken' family while Park comes from a happy family. Eleanor's family is so messed up. Her mother divorced, Eleanor has a lot of siblings, etc. While Park's family is the lovey-dovey one. His parents still make-out without concerning who's in the room.
There are a lot of moments from this book that's remarkable. When Park pick a fight with Steven. That's just awesome. But that's not why I write this review.
Let's talk about some event that happen in the end of the book (*and some moments before it.)
I didn't see that coming at all. When she come home to bits of comic, broken make up and a miles of tape, and when she found that writing on her box. Whoaa... This book turns into some creepy creeper story in seconds. My hearts beats faster when I read this part.
Then that part when they finally got to go to her uncle's house in some city whose name I forgot. It get's really sad so fast, I start crying. It's just so heartbreaking to see it end that way. And then there's a time when park just missing her so much.
But that ending is amazing. I'm actually really satisfied with that kind of ending. The three words...
At first, I thought that it was "I love you". People referred them as the three words. But then again, I think of it as "I'm coming back". I like it better that way. And then I look into some discussion in the internet and this is what they came up with :
"Wait for me"
"I'll be there"
"It's not goodbye"
"I'm Hans Solo"
"Nothing Ever Ends."
"come get me"
"You saved me"
"See you soon"
"no more eyeliner"
"That wasn't goodbye"
Which is great too...
The author explained the reader at the end of the book that she won't revealed what the three words are. But I think it's for the best. The reader can keep guessing what the words are. And look what the people on the Internet brought up.
Memorable quote :
"Eleanor was right. She never looked nice. She looked like art, and art wasn't supposed to look nice; it was supposed to make you feel something."
Rainbow Rowell, Eleanor & Park, page 168I guess that's it.
And I heard that the movie right of this book has been bought by someone. I can't wait to see the movie adaptation of this book.
What about you? Have you read this book? If so, leave some comment below xD
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