Eleanor & Park
Omaha, 1986. Eleanor is the new girl with nowhere to sit on the bus; Park reluctantly lets her sit beside him. Comics and mixtapes become first love, while Eleanor hides a hard home life.
At a glance
- Genre
- Young Adult
- Trope
- First Love
- Heat
- Sweet
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 336 pages
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Eleanor & Park
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In 1986 Omaha, two teenage outsiders find a connection through comic books and music while navigating the complexities of their home lives.
- Features First Love
- School bus commute dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Young Adult
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Young Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Set in Omaha in 1986, the story follows Eleanor, a newcomer to the school who is socially isolated, and Park, who reluctantly shares his space on the bus. Their burgeoning relationship is built on shared interests in comics and music, serving as a sanctuary against the external pressures of Eleanor's turbulent home life.
Central Conflict
The struggle to maintain a burgeoning romantic connection amidst the external pressure of Eleanor's difficult home life.
Setting
Omaha, 1986
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Rainbow Rowell
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Group
- Published
- 2012
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781409120544
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