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Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Terminal illness, Grief
Moderate: Child death, Chronic illness, Vomit, Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing, Sexual content, Alcohol
The story follows Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old girl living with thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs. Encouraged by her mother, she reluctantly joins a cancer support group where she meets Augustus Waters, a charismatic and confident boy who lost a leg to osteosarcoma. What begins as a witty and philosophical friendship soon blossoms into a powerful and heartbreaking romance. Together, they navigate the complexities of illness, love, and their shared obsession with a novel that leads them on an unforgettable journey to Amsterdam.
Green’s writing is both poetic and raw, blending humor with heartache in a way that makes the story feel deeply authentic. Hazel and Augustus are not defined by their illnesses but by their intelligence, humor, and deep love for each other. Their dialogues are sharp, filled with literary references and existential musings that make the book as thought-provoking as it is emotional.
One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its refusal to romanticize illness. It presents a brutally honest portrayal of suffering, loss, and the unfairness of life, yet it also finds beauty in fleeting moments of happiness and connection. The novel’s emotional climax is devastating, yet it leaves readers with a sense of gratitude for the love and moments that make life meaningful.
Overall, „The Fault in Our Stars“ is a heartbreaking yet life-affirming story that stays with you long after you turn the last page. It’s a book that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on what it truly means to love and be loved. Whether you’re a fan of young adult literature or not, this is a novel that deserves a place on your bookshelf. And isn‘t it a great sign if a book can make you cry even though you have seen the movie adaption multiple times already?
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Drug use, Vomit
Minor: Sexual content
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, Death, Terminal illness, Grief
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content
Graphic: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Drug use, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing, Sexual content, Vomit, Alcohol
Minor: Child death, Cursing, Death, Sexual content
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Child death, Chronic illness, Death, Mental illness, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Alcohol, Dysphoria, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Ableism, Alcoholism, Body horror, Bullying, Cursing, Gore, Sexual content, Vomit
Minor: Cancer, Cursing, Death, Grief