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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book and there are so many amazing quotes in here. The plot twist, oh god I didn't expect it... Well, I did, but not in the way it happened. I felt a bit "unhappy" about the second part, I guess it was because I missed a certain person.
The Fault In Our Stars didn't live up to my expectation because of the hype, but this book hasn't been "all over the place" so I liked it. I was able to make my own mind about it.
The Fault In Our Stars didn't live up to my expectation because of the hype, but this book hasn't been "all over the place" so I liked it. I was able to make my own mind about it.
Disclaimer:
It's 2021 when I wrote the review and I read the book in 2016 so I might forgot some things about it.
[Review]
I enjoyed the first half of the book, even though I kinda have a love-hate relationship with John Green's books.
But the last half was just so gloomy and a little bit boring. I remember I skimmed reading the last half lol.
It's 2021 when I wrote the review and I read the book in 2016 so I might forgot some things about it.
[Review]
I enjoyed the first half of the book, even though I kinda have a love-hate relationship with John Green's books.
But the last half was just so gloomy and a little bit boring. I remember I skimmed reading the last half lol.
It was one of the best books I've ever read. My favorite book of all time!
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
Looking for Alaska was a major disappointment for me. While I didn’t enjoy the main characters, it was mostly because they felt like nothing new and offered no fresh perspective. It was just another pair of misunderstood teens, a trope I’ve seen hundreds of times before. The characters themselves didn’t stand out; they felt predictable. The issue, however, wasn’t just with Miles and Alaska—it was more with how all the other teenagers were written. Their interactions, the way they behaved, and how they engaged with one another felt like something pulled straight out of a TV show, not the kind of authentic relationships that could be found in real life.
The portrayal of drug use was another major issue for me. It didn’t feel accurate at all—it felt completely stupid, like something straight out of those cheesy anti-drug ads that make it obvious the creators have no real understanding of the issue, apart from what they’ve been told by others. It was overly demonized and came across as a surface-level attempt to show the “danger” of drugs, without addressing the complexities of teenage struggles or the nuances of addiction. It didn’t offer a deeper or more realistic view of the issue, and instead felt more like a simplistic, cautionary tale than an honest portrayal.
While I can appreciate John Green as a person, his writing style doesn’t resonate with me. Looking for Alaska didn’t capture the authenticity or depth I was hoping for. It ended up feeling more like a missed opportunity than a truly engaging coming-of-age story.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
I just closed book and my feelings are raw.
This was undoubtedly an exceptional read. And John Green undoubtedly never fails to serve that.
My best friend bought me the book telling me “I needed to read this book” and I clearly can see why.
I agree with Miles on finding the out to the labyrinth of suffering, it’s forgiveness and hope.
I needed this book for whatever I’m going through right now or went through.
This was undoubtedly an exceptional read. And John Green undoubtedly never fails to serve that.
My best friend bought me the book telling me “I needed to read this book” and I clearly can see why.
I agree with Miles on finding the out to the labyrinth of suffering, it’s forgiveness and hope.
I needed this book for whatever I’m going through right now or went through.
Bueno, aquí vengo después de mucho con una nueva reseña.
Este es un libro al que le tenía ganas desde hace mucho, y eso aumentó en el momento en el que sacaron la serie.
Me ha gustado mucho, tanto los personajes como la historia, pero he de decir que habían ciertos momentos que no me encajaron.
Este libro se escribió hace mucho y si que es cierto que hay comentarios y acciones fuera de sí.
Pero, quitando todo eso, es una gran historia, lo resalto, me ha sacado de mi bloqueo lector.
La manera en que explicaba las cosas era bonita y el personaje de Alaska se me presentó muy de golpe, pero me encantó.
Y sí, terminé llorando con las últimas páginas del libro, de verdad fue todo muy emotivo, y estuvo bien.
Este es un libro al que le tenía ganas desde hace mucho, y eso aumentó en el momento en el que sacaron la serie.
Me ha gustado mucho, tanto los personajes como la historia, pero he de decir que habían ciertos momentos que no me encajaron.
Este libro se escribió hace mucho y si que es cierto que hay comentarios y acciones fuera de sí.
Pero, quitando todo eso, es una gran historia, lo resalto, me ha sacado de mi bloqueo lector.
La manera en que explicaba las cosas era bonita y el personaje de Alaska se me presentó muy de golpe, pero me encantó.
Y sí, terminé llorando con las últimas páginas del libro, de verdad fue todo muy emotivo, y estuvo bien.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book changed my perspective on a few things in life, I will never be the same. Unforgettable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Suicide, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced