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challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book has kind of solidified the way i feel about John Green, he’s a great author in ways i can never be so i can’t hate on him for that - however all of his books are the same to me with the same types of tropes just tweaked a little. i feel like in this book specifically he just used big words to use big words and i would catch myself generally skipping over the huge blocks of text of Augustus going on one of his spiels - which would end up not mattering to the story anyways and was always there just to establish that he’s a certified “Deep Guy™️” felt a little pretentious and honestly a little disappointing
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death
Minor: Ableism, Child death, Confinement, Grief
emotional
sad
medium-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
This book ripped my heart from my chest, but also brought to light the struggles of individuals with a chronic illness.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Confinement, Cursing, Death, Terminal illness, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I cried really hard. Revisiting this book (one of the first books I read in elementary school) was a really emotional experience that I'm glad I had. This book starts out kinda intentionally cringy, Hazel was very isolated and had this sense of superiority over everyone that was funny to read, knowing I have been this person before because of my own illnesses, and sometimes continue to be like that. (Although I have toned it down, to the relief of everyone I love) Then John Green decided to assault my feelings with the loveable characters, frustrating issues in their lives, and eventual loss that we as the readers grieve over as well. It was a tough read but not in a bad way, and I stayed up for a whole night to finish it, something I haven't done in years. Thanks John Green for messing up the sleep schedule I have worked hard to fix. This book is a modern classic and I'm glad I can say I have read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Death, Drug use, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit
Minor: Ableism, Confinement, Abandonment