"My Choice" Books
Describe how your perspective changes through reading this book.
Communication is key. Whether you've been in a compelling relationship or friendship, communication plays a strong role in maintaining an efficacious bond. Rainbow Rowell's novel, "Eleanor and Park" has changed my perspective of communication during the eighties and modern day. Through a beautiful story about young love, the book allowed me to appreciate every single conversation I have with someone.
"Eleanor and Park" is set during the 1980s, when big hair, mix tapes, arcades, and spandex were a thing. The two protagonists -- you guessed it -- Eleanor and Park, are two teenagers who fall for each other in the most peculiar way. I say peculiar because it took them days, perhaps even weeks to finally say a word to each other. But who cares right? They're young, they're in love, and they feel like they have nothing to lose. Despite the slow start to their relationship, they communicated by exchanging interests. Park would give Eleanor some of his favourite comics and provide her with mix tapes every morning. Keep in mind, they only ever interact in the bus, on their way and back from school. I was already intrigued by these actions, because communication isn't just about talking. There are so many other aspects that come with it, just like the way Park showed his interest toward Eleanor. These simple actions made me realize how we don't get enough of that in the modern day. Today, we have our phones and our laptops we can easily access and talk to people. That itself is brilliant in all its glory, but reading books from a setting in the past, it shows how much we have gained and how much we have lost in the process. It made me want to communicate outside of this technological world that we live in now.
Again, this book is set in the eighties, so cell phones were not really a thing back then. Whenever Eleanor and Park were apart, their only means of communication was the telephone and handwritten letters. The telephone is great. We continue to use it today, and it's a quick way to talk to somebody. But at the same time, doing so isn't cheap, so another alternative is writing letters. I personally love the idea of writing letters to someone you care about. There is that closeness and heartwarming feeling that you can't really feel when you're texting someone. Yet this is where it gets conflicting. We have easy access to technology where we can communicate. That is something we should be appreciative for. But at the same time, it's a shame that we can't experience the long wait and the anticipation of receiving a letter. It all comes down to preference but the intentions are the same: communication.
Rainbow Rowell's "Eleanor and Park" changed my perspective on communication. However you choose to communicate with people, the if the intentions are right, the bond will be closely than ever.
Word count: 487
Communication is key. Whether you've been in a compelling relationship or friendship, communication plays a strong role in maintaining an efficacious bond. Rainbow Rowell's novel, "Eleanor and Park" has changed my perspective of communication during the eighties and modern day. Through a beautiful story about young love, the book allowed me to appreciate every single conversation I have with someone.
"Eleanor and Park" is set during the 1980s, when big hair, mix tapes, arcades, and spandex were a thing. The two protagonists -- you guessed it -- Eleanor and Park, are two teenagers who fall for each other in the most peculiar way. I say peculiar because it took them days, perhaps even weeks to finally say a word to each other. But who cares right? They're young, they're in love, and they feel like they have nothing to lose. Despite the slow start to their relationship, they communicated by exchanging interests. Park would give Eleanor some of his favourite comics and provide her with mix tapes every morning. Keep in mind, they only ever interact in the bus, on their way and back from school. I was already intrigued by these actions, because communication isn't just about talking. There are so many other aspects that come with it, just like the way Park showed his interest toward Eleanor. These simple actions made me realize how we don't get enough of that in the modern day. Today, we have our phones and our laptops we can easily access and talk to people. That itself is brilliant in all its glory, but reading books from a setting in the past, it shows how much we have gained and how much we have lost in the process. It made me want to communicate outside of this technological world that we live in now.
Again, this book is set in the eighties, so cell phones were not really a thing back then. Whenever Eleanor and Park were apart, their only means of communication was the telephone and handwritten letters. The telephone is great. We continue to use it today, and it's a quick way to talk to somebody. But at the same time, doing so isn't cheap, so another alternative is writing letters. I personally love the idea of writing letters to someone you care about. There is that closeness and heartwarming feeling that you can't really feel when you're texting someone. Yet this is where it gets conflicting. We have easy access to technology where we can communicate. That is something we should be appreciative for. But at the same time, it's a shame that we can't experience the long wait and the anticipation of receiving a letter. It all comes down to preference but the intentions are the same: communication.
Rainbow Rowell's "Eleanor and Park" changed my perspective on communication. However you choose to communicate with people, the if the intentions are right, the bond will be closely than ever.
Word count: 487
Convince your readers to read one of your "my choice" books.
Enjoy reading about young love? Or maybe you find joy in indulging yourself into other people's problems. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven will provide you with all of that and more. The writing technique used in the book is so captivating, it keeps you wanting more throughout the whole story. "The book is about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die". If that already doesn't I couldn't sum it up any clearer.
Niven has this beautiful technique that I can't quite grasp, but by the end of the book, you find yourself so attached to the characters. I personally don't have much in common with the characters, but something made me feel like I know them. Like I have met someone like them before, when I really haven't. The way the lives of each character intertwines and effect each other makes the book that much more special. The novel is so honest yet so heartbreaking and to see a side of this kind of love, makes you want to hug everyone you care about. It truly changed the way I see life.
In all honesty, the book brings up many opinions -- as with many books -- about having extreme similarities to other books. In this case, many reviewers are appalled by the similar storylines of "All the Bright Places" with the popular novel by John Green, "The Fault in Our Stars". Both including an ill-portrayed issue, reviewers claim that the storyline is overused.
But is there any courtesy in comparing one book to another? Reading a book as its own and enjoying it -- is that not what makes each and every novel special? Despite the similar storyline to Green's "Number One New York Times Bestseller", I courage you to read this book. It may not get as much attention to other novels, but it is one that intrigues you. One that makes you feel warmhearted inside.
Jennifer Niven's "All the Bright Places" is a beautiful novel about love under difficult circumstances. The book leaves you on your toes and initiates you to start wondering and begin to care.
Word count: 355
Enjoy reading about young love? Or maybe you find joy in indulging yourself into other people's problems. All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven will provide you with all of that and more. The writing technique used in the book is so captivating, it keeps you wanting more throughout the whole story. "The book is about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die". If that already doesn't I couldn't sum it up any clearer.
Niven has this beautiful technique that I can't quite grasp, but by the end of the book, you find yourself so attached to the characters. I personally don't have much in common with the characters, but something made me feel like I know them. Like I have met someone like them before, when I really haven't. The way the lives of each character intertwines and effect each other makes the book that much more special. The novel is so honest yet so heartbreaking and to see a side of this kind of love, makes you want to hug everyone you care about. It truly changed the way I see life.
In all honesty, the book brings up many opinions -- as with many books -- about having extreme similarities to other books. In this case, many reviewers are appalled by the similar storylines of "All the Bright Places" with the popular novel by John Green, "The Fault in Our Stars". Both including an ill-portrayed issue, reviewers claim that the storyline is overused.
But is there any courtesy in comparing one book to another? Reading a book as its own and enjoying it -- is that not what makes each and every novel special? Despite the similar storyline to Green's "Number One New York Times Bestseller", I courage you to read this book. It may not get as much attention to other novels, but it is one that intrigues you. One that makes you feel warmhearted inside.
Jennifer Niven's "All the Bright Places" is a beautiful novel about love under difficult circumstances. The book leaves you on your toes and initiates you to start wondering and begin to care.
Word count: 355