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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
“Everything looked the same, but more still: the Weekday Warriors still sat on the benches outside the library, but their gossip was quiet, understated. The cafeteria clamored with the sounds of plastic trays against wooden tables and forks scraping plates, but any conversations were muted. But more than the noiselessness of everyone else was the silence where she should have been,”
There were many things said in this book that forced me to stop and realize reality. Like Pudge it always startles me when i find that other people think of things the way that I do. After reading this paragraph I had to stop reading for a while because it was getting too real for me.
You see, a couple of months ago a classmate of mine died. I only knew him as "the one who has a brain tumor" I had never spoken to him.
We held his funeral in the gym during school. When the bagpipes stopped playing the gym was filled with a heavy silence that then flooded the rest of the school. Everyone walked back to class in silence. Hallways that were usually so loud it was a wonder how anyone could carry on a conversation, were now filled with the sound of shoes and silence.
This book is powerful in a way that only John Green can be. It forms a universe that brings together a world of fantasy and one of firm fact and reality. That's what John is so good at. Connecting the world of the book to a firm reality.
There were many things said in this book that forced me to stop and realize reality. Like Pudge it always startles me when i find that other people think of things the way that I do. After reading this paragraph I had to stop reading for a while because it was getting too real for me.
You see, a couple of months ago a classmate of mine died. I only knew him as "the one who has a brain tumor" I had never spoken to him.
We held his funeral in the gym during school. When the bagpipes stopped playing the gym was filled with a heavy silence that then flooded the rest of the school. Everyone walked back to class in silence. Hallways that were usually so loud it was a wonder how anyone could carry on a conversation, were now filled with the sound of shoes and silence.
This book is powerful in a way that only John Green can be. It forms a universe that brings together a world of fantasy and one of firm fact and reality. That's what John is so good at. Connecting the world of the book to a firm reality.
John Green's first novel is a strong, character-driven narrative about students at an Alabama boarding school. His writing captivates, and his character's ups and downs become your ups and downs. I'm not going to put spoilers here, so I'll simply say that I really like John Green's fiction. I cannot wait to read The Fault In Our Stars.
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
emotional
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as good as TFIOS, but the characters are very memorable.
Unnecessary explicitly is truly my pet peeve. The last 2” pages really pulled everything together for me. These teens processing grief of their friend. Trying to navigate guilt/anger/sadness/happiness. I never really became invested enough in Alaska or her relationship (?) w Pudge to be terribly moved.
This was very much the vibe of alternative picture in the early 2000s so I get why it became so popular.
This was very much the vibe of alternative picture in the early 2000s so I get why it became so popular.
I was very reluctant to read this book for a very long time but I was bored one day in my schools library and decided to finally start reading it. I will admit I was a bit bored in the beginning but the minute he meets the colonel while half naked only in a bath towel, I was hooked. Throughout the book Pudge talks about last words and that completely fascinated me because it truly is amazing how much you can figure out about a person by their last words. I will admit this book made me cry. The connection I formed with these characters became quiet strong and I truly felt their pain. There were a few really awkward parts but where would a good book be with and awkward character? All in all I absolutely loved this book. It took my emotions on an amazing roller coaster in the best way possible. I would tell more about what I loved about it but I fear I may have given away too much already. So I do recommend reading Looking For Alaska.
This books still hits 20 years later and revisiting it as an adult made me see Alaska’s death in a different light. it felt less manic pixie dream girl and more grief riddled teenager this time around.