Eleanor & Park — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
'Reminded me not just what it's like to be young and in love, but what it's like to be young and in love with a book' John Green, author of The Fault in our Stars
Eleanor is the new girl in town, and she's never felt more alone. All mismatched clothes, mad red hair and chaotic home life, she couldn't stick out more if she tried.
Then she takes the seat on the bus next to Park. Quiet, careful and - in Eleanor's eyes - impossibly cool, Park's worked out that flying under the radar is the best way to get by.
Slowly, steadily, through late-night conversations and an ever-growing stack of mix tapes, Eleanor and Park fall in love. They fall in love the way you do the first time, when you're 16, and you have nothing and everything to lose.
Set over the course of one school year in 1986, Eleanor & Park is funny, sad, shocking and true - an exquisite nostalgia trip for anyone who has never forgotten their first love.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eleanor & Park appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book contains instances of violence, including a fight where Park gets into a physical altercation with a classmate, resulting in both characters having bloody faces. Additionally, Eleanor's stepfather is depicted as cruel and abusive, physically harming her mother and creating a violent home environment. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While it addresses serious themes such as domestic violence and emotional trauma, it does not contain elements that would be considered scary or likely to cause fear.
Does Eleanor & Park have violence?
The book contains instances of violence, including a fight where Park gets into a physical altercation with a classmate, resulting in both characters having bloody faces. Additionally, Eleanor's stepfather is depicted as cruel and abusive, physically harming her mother and creating a violent home environment.
Does Eleanor & Park have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. While it addresses serious themes such as domestic violence and emotional trauma, it does not contain elements that would be considered scary or likely to cause fear.
Does Eleanor & Park have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not provide any evidence of religious practices, beliefs, or ceremonies within the narrative.
Does Eleanor & Park have racial/cultural content?
The book features a biracial Korean-American character, Park, and addresses issues related to race, including critiques of how Park's character is portrayed. Critics have noted that the narrative includes stereotypes and does not adequately unpack Park's internalized racism, indicating a problematic representation of race.
Does Eleanor & Park have profanity?
The book contains strong language, including words like 'f--k', 's--t', and 'bitch'. The use of profanity is noted to reflect the vulgarity and violence of the characters' environments.
Does Eleanor & Park have climate change?
No climate-related themes or environmental issues are present in the book's narrative. The search results do not indicate any discussion of climate activism or environmentalism.
Does Eleanor & Park have sexual identity?
The book includes mature themes related to sexuality, including indirect sexual comments made by Eleanor's stepfather and a depiction of Eleanor's relationship with Park that includes tender moments of physical intimacy, though explicit sexual content is not detailed.
Does Eleanor & Park have gender roles?
The narrative explores themes of gender roles, particularly through Eleanor's character, who faces domestic violence and challenges traditional gender expectations. Critics suggest that Eleanor's journey reflects a breaking of traditional gender roles, although the portrayal of Park has been critiqued for fetishization and stereotypes.
Does Eleanor & Park have lgbtq+ themes?
Author is known for writing LGBTQ+ narratives and themes. No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly mentioned in the book's narrative. The search results reference the author's broader work and contributions to LGBTQ+ literature, but do not indicate any specific LGBTQ+ content in 'Eleanor & Park'.
