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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
This book was beautiful. But at the same time it wasn’t as mind blowing as I would have expected it to be. It was gutting to find out that Gus would die before Hazel and it was heart-wrenching to read through Gus’ last few days.
The humour was occasionally childish. That’s the only complaint I have and it’s not really a complaint.
The humour was occasionally childish. That’s the only complaint I have and it’s not really a complaint.
Yay! A really good read! I saw the movie when it came out, so knew the spoilers in the book, but still found this a very hard to put down book. Such an upbeat and down-to-earth storyline on what should be depressing as hell subject matter and characters.
So many feelings with this book that I can’t make two full sentences without saying: “I love ….”. So, I’ll point you to the reviews of my friends Joel and Katherine (whose opinions on books I trust blindly) they summed my thoughts of this favorite to perfection.
Katherine’s review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/374432434?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Joel’s review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/915848007?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Katherine’s review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/374432434?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Joel’s review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/915848007?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
Well that one hurt. This book is beautifully tragic and full of very likeable, real characters. I wanted to read it because the author portrays angst-ridden, intelligent teens to a T, but I also knew it couldn't end well so I hated to keep reading. Not earth-shattering, but perfect for what it is. Reminds me of a question: Do you want a full life or a long life? We can't guarantee a long life, so might as well go for full each and every day.
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I hate this book. I truly do. It made me cry and laugh (usually at the same time). It made me feel hopeless and hopeful.
It made me love Augustus and Hazel.
I guess it's not the book that I hate, but the cruel b**** life can be sometimes. But it's okay.
It made me love Augustus and Hazel.
I guess it's not the book that I hate, but the cruel b**** life can be sometimes. But it's okay.
I don't think YA books are for me.
I finished the book and I couldn't figure out my feelings for the book. I finished it. That's a plus. I cried. A few times. That's a plus. But I didn't feel like I could say I liked it. I expected more.
All my friends are raving about it. I feel like I missed something that they caught. I don't know. I couldn't connect with the characters. They were fantastical. Unrealistic. Cheesy, almost. I attribute that to being a sweet, young adult book and that just doesn't rock my boat.
I finished the book and I couldn't figure out my feelings for the book. I finished it. That's a plus. I cried. A few times. That's a plus. But I didn't feel like I could say I liked it. I expected more.
All my friends are raving about it. I feel like I missed something that they caught. I don't know. I couldn't connect with the characters. They were fantastical. Unrealistic. Cheesy, almost. I attribute that to being a sweet, young adult book and that just doesn't rock my boat.
Most beautiful book I've ever read. I cried at least eight times. I will definitely be reading it again
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Grief
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Vomit, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol
I got 17 pages in. Horrible and hackneyed. The dialogue was just awful, the internal monologue sounded like no teenager I've ever heard in my life. What a hatchet job.