The tension breaks when Richie destroys Eleanor's few prized possessions, forcing her to flee Omaha. Park drives her to her aunt and uncle's home in Minnesota for safety.
The book captures the raw, all-consuming nature of a first romantic connection. Eleanor si Park
A smart, brave, but prickly 16-year-old. She uses her unique fashion and "walls" as a self-defense mechanism against a history of abuse. The tension breaks when Richie destroys Eleanor's few
The novel spans one school year, beginning when , a new girl with wild red hair and eccentric clothes, sits next to Park Sheridan , a quiet, half-Korean boy, on a school bus. Their relationship evolves through shared interests in comic books (like Watchmen ) and 1980s music (such as The Smiths and Joy Division). While Park comes from a stable, loving middle-class family, Eleanor lives in extreme poverty and constant fear due to her abusive stepfather, Richie. Main Characters A smart, brave, but prickly 16-year-old
A compassionate, sensitive comic book enthusiast. He initially tries to fly under the radar but gains the confidence to stand up for Eleanor and express his own identity.