71 pages • 2 hours read
Rainbow RowellEleanor and Park
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell has been praised for its authentic portrayal of first love and complex characters. The novel's sensitive treatment of difficult topics like bullying and family issues has resonated with readers. However, some critics found the story's pace slow and the ending polarizing. Overall, it is celebrated for its emotional depth and relatability.
Who Should Read Eleanor and Park?
A reader who would enjoy Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell is typically a young adult, ages 14-18, who appreciates emotionally resonant, character-driven stories. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green or Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky will find its 1980s setting and themes of first love, outsider status, and complex family dynamics particularly engaging.
Recommended
Reading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
HL580L