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Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

       My current choice reading book is Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell. The book takes place in 1986, and its about two misfits who fall in love. Elenor is the new girl with an unfavorable home situation, and Park is a quiet outsider who doesn't want to be involved. They know it won't work, but they try anyway. This book is a sweet, romantic novel and very exciting to read.

        Although I haven't read very much, the characters are already very distinguished, and you can see their views and personality. I find it very interesting how the perspective can switch back and forth during an instant so you can see how Eleanor and Park both feel at that certain time. Another thing I love about the book is that it is in narrated by their thoughts. I like this because you can tell what is happening in the book from their point of view and how they feel about it. I am at the very beginning currently so it is moving slowly, but it is still interesting and making me want to read more. So far, I really like this book, and I am interested to see how Eleanor and Park will end.

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