Eleanor is the new girl in town and her wild red hair and patchwork outfits are not helping her blend in. She ends up taking the only seat available to her on the bus, and finds herself sitting next to Park. Park keeps himself separate from the rude jocks on the bus. He loves comic books (although the rest of his family loves sports). Eleanor and Park, both outsiders, sit in awkward silence every day until Park notices that Eleanor is reading his comics over his shoulder. He begins to slide them closer to her side of the seat. And that begins their love story. Their relationship grows gradually--making each other mixed tapes (it's 1986) and discussing X-Men characters--until they both find themselves looking forward to the bus ride more than any other part of the day. Things aren’t easy for them. Eleanor is bullied at school and then goes home to a really scary and abusive family situation. Park’s parents do not approve of Eleanor’s awkward ways. In the end, though, this is a book about two high school kids who just really, really like each other and who believe that they can overcome any obstacle standing in the way of their happiness.
Here’s a very short video clip from the publisher that gives you a feeling for the book.
I highly recommend this book! Try it and let me know if you like it as much as I do.
Happy reading,
Connie
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