This is the story of two underdogs. Eleanor has red hair, curls, curves, is tall, bony. Park is half-Korean, according to his dad a bit girlie, wears make-up, listens to music too loud for his own good. They find each other on the bus, going to school and ignoring the bullies' shoutings.
Their love is complicated not only because of the bullies' attacks but also because of the unstability of her family life: a step-dad cruel and violent, a mum trying to avoid quarrels, her little siblings making choices they aren't prepared for.
When being invisible is not enough, sometimes you must face the fact that beauty is hidden even in the darkest places.
Music, books and especially comics build a bridge between two worlds in 1986, the time when it took hours to record a lists of songs you've lovingly put on a tape for the one you love (idea my teenager students have problem understanding). I remember using a pen to rewind the tape; even covering the little squares on the edges with sellotape to record new songs.
This story is not only for girls; boys would also enjoy the way two people find love against all odds.
Ana Ovejero
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