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romy97's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
a_dominy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.0
hfbarbosa's review against another edition
4.0
Buscando Alaska/ Looking for Alaska, es un libro muy entretenido y fácil del leer, la transformación de su protagonista Miles (Gordo) Halter en la búsqueda de su gran quizá es una reflexión personal de cuan importante es tener una objetivo en la vida y que ese objetivo no depende de los demás sino de uno mismo. El libro me gustó y hubiera querido seguir leyendo mas sobre las aventuras de estos chichos, muy adolescentes y traviesos, cosas que nunca se me hubieran pasado por la cabeza hacer y que me gustaron leer y las disfruté como si fuera yo mismo. Lo recomiendo y considero que habiéndolo ya leído lo podría releer porque tiene cosas muy interesantes.
lucie_mit_ie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
earth2elevator's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
emcheym's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
4.5
annekaynika's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.5
heathercottledillon's review against another edition
4.0
Once again, John Green’s characters shine. He creates Alaska perfectly; as a reader, I understood Miles’ fascination with her because she feels like a real person but is also very mysterious. I love the cocky but sweet Colonel, and Miles with his quirky obsession with last words. I totally related to Miles’ restlessness and his desire to go out into the “Great Perhaps.” I, too, often feel like I’m wasting my life being “ordinary” and that I should be off doing something more meaningful or exciting. And, just like in real life, Miles discovers that putting yourself out there can hurt. Alaska, meanwhile, reminds us that even the people who seem like they have it all are sometimes struggling with worse things than we can imagine. The way that these characters’ stories come together is hilarious, beautiful, and heartbreaking all at the same time, and it’s a book that will stick with me for a long time.
louiselibrary's review against another edition
5.0
I know when I have read a great book when I have quotes from it in my famous quote journal.
Unfortunately, I am writing this review about two months after I read the book so therefore my opinion is not detailed nor is it descriptive. All I know is that this was a page turner. This is a book that you start reading at 9pm and when you finish it's now 3am. You can't help but keep turning the pages. Alaska is a character that you want to hug because you know she needs it but she will pull away and tell you to stop being so dramatic. Her loves of books resonates with me, as well as everyone on this website. Miles, aka Pudge, is a character that needs more of an Alaska vibe in him which is why they go so well together. I love his obsession with last words because I think we are all intrigued by death and if we knew the last words of our loved ones, the pain of their passing might be cushioned. The ending, is well, brutal and I, of course, cried. This books makes the reader want to be taken into Alaska's world and help discover the Great Perhaps. Overall 5/5.
Unfortunately, I am writing this review about two months after I read the book so therefore my opinion is not detailed nor is it descriptive. All I know is that this was a page turner. This is a book that you start reading at 9pm and when you finish it's now 3am. You can't help but keep turning the pages. Alaska is a character that you want to hug because you know she needs it but she will pull away and tell you to stop being so dramatic. Her loves of books resonates with me, as well as everyone on this website. Miles, aka Pudge, is a character that needs more of an Alaska vibe in him which is why they go so well together. I love his obsession with last words because I think we are all intrigued by death and if we knew the last words of our loved ones, the pain of their passing might be cushioned. The ending, is well, brutal and I, of course, cried. This books makes the reader want to be taken into Alaska's world and help discover the Great Perhaps. Overall 5/5.
"“Have you really read all those books in your room?”
Alaska laughing- “Oh God no. I’ve maybe read a third of ‘em. But I’m going to read them all. I call it my Life’s Library. Every summer since I was little, I’ve gone to garage sales and bought all the books that looked interesting. So I always have something to read.”
iiijjhiii's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0