Eleanor and Park

by

Rainbow Rowell

Eleanor and Park: Chapter 44 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Wednesday night, Richie works late and Sabrina makes frozen pizzas for Eleanor and all the kids. It is a rare happy night in Eleanor’s household—and even though she misses Park, lately she feels “safe” and “untouchable” rather than miserable whenever she thinks about him.
This brief chapter shows the joy and happiness that is possible in Eleanor’s family—whenever Richie isn’t around, that is.
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