Reviews

Gradovi na papiru by John Green

kmmathena's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jordynjohnson's review against another edition

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I read The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska when I was a teen and I absolutely loved them. I feel like had I read this book when I was younger I probably would have enjoyed it more but as an adult this book just didn’t speak to me. The characters weren’t really believable in the way that actual teenagers act and speak and Margo was kind of insufferable to me. There were a few insightful quotes and the book was okay overall, but wasn’t super worth the read for me. I’ll be donating this one. 

juliannatoma's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

greta_macionyte's review against another edition

4.0

Šaltinis: http://www.jauti.lt/tarp-lentynu-8/

Jau greitai kino teatrus pasieks antras John Green ekranizuotas romanas „Paper Towns“. „Paper Towns“ išsiskiria iš kitų jo knygų tuo, kad yra šviesesnė. Kaip ir būdinga J. Green kūrybai – pagrindiniai knygos veikėjai yra paaugliai. Pagrindinis herojus Quentin yra įsimylėjęs Margo, aplink kurią esti kažkokia mistinė aura. Vieną dieną Margo dingsta palikdama subtilias užuominas apie tai, kur ji yra. Čia ir prasideda Quentin nuotykiai. John Green būdingas lengvas, smagus rašymo stilius, jis sugeba įtraukti ir sudominti savo skaitytoją originaliais siužetinias sprendimais.

tina4vamalist's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

argenterie4's review against another edition

4.0

One of my favorites by John Green.

moonberry_'s review against another edition

adventurous challenging lighthearted reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

jacquelineshea's review against another edition

5.0

to start off, i love John Green as an author. i’ve read three of his books now, and i have two i would love to read in this coming year. i had high expectations for this book and he absolutely exceeded them.

the plot and characters of this book were exceptional. a perfect balance of sophistication and easy to follow. the mystery was balanced with emotion and motive. one of my favorite books, easily.

laurareading_4_fun's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

bhnmt61's review against another edition

4.0

I have two reactions to this book. One is the teenage me, who once a very long time ago was a senior in high school and could absolutely relate to a lot of the things that Quentin and his friends go through at the end of their senior year. But the other part of me is inescapably a fifty-something parent and parts of this book just seemed ridiculous. Quentin and his next door neighbor Margo were friends when they were younger, but for years Quentin has crushed on popular, strong-willed Margo from afar. When she climbs in his bedroom window and invites him on a night of adventure and revenge, he is (cautiously) all-in.

But the next day, Margo disappears, and Quentin goes on a mission to find her. Honestly, Quentin's obsession with Margo is a little disturbing from an adult point of view. He neglects his studies and his friends to spend hours and days and weeks worrying about her-- someone he has barely spoken to in years. But I did appreciate the ending, even if it was a little heavy on the over-blown literary epiphany. Worth reading.