Eleanor & Park

About this book

Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell tells the story of two misfit teenagers who slowly fall in love over the course of a school year in the 1980s. Eleanor is new to town, struggling with a difficult home life and feeling out of place, while Park is quiet and reserved, trying not to stand out. Their connection begins on the school bus, where shared music and comic books bring them closer together. As their bond deepens, they find comfort and escape in each other, but real-life challenges and insecurities threaten their relationship. The novel is a tender and emotional portrayal of first love, identity, and the power of feeling truly seen and understood.