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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
It's been a long time since I had been able to read a book for myself and not for class or anything. I had heard of John Green before by a friend who loved his 'Paper Town' novel when she read it months ago. Then, when another friend of mine let me borrow her copy of 'Looking For Alaska', I thought it would be a good reading to relearn how to read for myself and not for others.
I have to admit: at first, I wasn't convinced at all. I mean, of course I had read this type of books before but it didn't feel good or look interesting. I even thought about not finishing it for a while but I thought I would give it a shot.
But after having read it, I must apologize. I found it absolutely beautiful, magnificently sad. I happened to recognize myself in all of these characters even though they were so different from each other. I this I I needed this novel to understand myself and the world more. It has a lot of great theories about life that could enlighten yours, and I'd advice anyone who has the opportunity to read it to do so.
It has changed me in a way I wouldn't have thought it would, and even though I read it thanks to a friend, I'll buy my own copy and will read it again soon. Probably one of my favorite books now.
I have to admit: at first, I wasn't convinced at all. I mean, of course I had read this type of books before but it didn't feel good or look interesting. I even thought about not finishing it for a while but I thought I would give it a shot.
But after having read it, I must apologize. I found it absolutely beautiful, magnificently sad. I happened to recognize myself in all of these characters even though they were so different from each other. I this I I needed this novel to understand myself and the world more. It has a lot of great theories about life that could enlighten yours, and I'd advice anyone who has the opportunity to read it to do so.
It has changed me in a way I wouldn't have thought it would, and even though I read it thanks to a friend, I'll buy my own copy and will read it again soon. Probably one of my favorite books now.
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I want to grow up to be The Colonel
A whimsical yet somber look into a teenage feelings. A book emblematic of John's ethos as a writer.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Child death, Grief, Car accident
Actual rating: 3.5
"It's not life or death, the labyrinth."
"Um, okay. So what is it?"
"Suffering."
John Green will always impress me with how much the meanings behind his characters and their words have on me. However, that does not mean his characters are my favorite; Pudge drove me crazy with his self-absorbed obsession with Alaska and I personally believe that Alaska herself was more mentally unstable than just being a bitch. I saw a lot of symptoms and actions seen in people with Borderline Personality Disorder in her--something that I personally have been diagnosed with and therefore could relate and somewhat understand what and why she did things. Of course, all the characters had some good and some flaws in them, making them real and whole.
"It's not life or death, the labyrinth."
"Um, okay. So what is it?"
"Suffering."
John Green will always impress me with how much the meanings behind his characters and their words have on me. However, that does not mean his characters are my favorite; Pudge drove me crazy with his self-absorbed obsession with Alaska and I personally believe that Alaska herself was more mentally unstable than just being a bitch. I saw a lot of symptoms and actions seen in people with Borderline Personality Disorder in her--something that I personally have been diagnosed with and therefore could relate and somewhat understand what and why she did things. Of course, all the characters had some good and some flaws in them, making them real and whole.