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jesi_nickname's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
dezdamona's review against another edition
3.0
To be honest, it was a disappointing for me. It isn't like other John Green books. I was hoping for something better. It wasn't so bad but it didn't provide my expectations.
trin's review against another edition
5.0
Another wonderful YA novel from John Green. Like [b:Looking for Alaska|99561|Looking for Alaska|John Green|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171446423s/99561.jpg|919292] and [b:An Abundance of Katherines|49750|An Abundance of Katherines|John Green|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1211230733s/49750.jpg|48658], Paper Towns is about a witty, slightly geeky boy searching for a lost or otherwise unattainable girl (you can, I just realized, totally see these books as junior reader versions of many of [a:Haruki Murakami|819789|J.D. Salinger|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1189260887p2/819789.jpg]’s novels). However, I love how Green ultimately subverts the paradigm in this one, making its protagonist, Quentin, realize how he’s really been in love with the idealized idea of Margo, with the face she presents to the outside world, and not the real girl—who’s someone just as deserving, and much more in need, of love. The whole point becomes the fact that Margo is not just an unattainable object, but a person.
Since the “quest for the lost/unattainable love” story is obviously one I like, and since there are few to none in which the lost/unattainable person is a man (why is this? Is it just too hard to marry that sort of chivalrous devotion with feminism?), I’m pleased anytime I come across one of these stories in which the female character is as vivid as the male, instead of just one of a long row of interchangeable Galateas.
Since the “quest for the lost/unattainable love” story is obviously one I like, and since there are few to none in which the lost/unattainable person is a man (why is this? Is it just too hard to marry that sort of chivalrous devotion with feminism?), I’m pleased anytime I come across one of these stories in which the female character is as vivid as the male, instead of just one of a long row of interchangeable Galateas.
oscarreads's review against another edition
1.0
2/5
I really liked the first few chapters where Quentin and Margo went out for a nightly adventure but after Margo disappears it goes kind of down hill for me.
Quentin’s obsession with Margo started to feel like his only personality trait as he basically puts his life on hold to figure out where she went. He envisions himself as this knight in shining armor coming to save her with help from all these clues she left, but she didn’t want to be found.
The drive there was much better and made me want to keep reading, seeing these four people cohabit in such a small space.
The ending felt a little forced since I didn’t believe Margo had any feelings for Q at all but I liked that he finally realized he could live without her.
I really liked the first few chapters where Quentin and Margo went out for a nightly adventure but after Margo disappears it goes kind of down hill for me.
Quentin’s obsession with Margo started to feel like his only personality trait as he basically puts his life on hold to figure out where she went. He envisions himself as this knight in shining armor coming to save her with help from all these clues she left, but she didn’t want to be found.
The drive there was much better and made me want to keep reading, seeing these four people cohabit in such a small space.
The ending felt a little forced since I didn’t believe Margo had any feelings for Q at all but I liked that he finally realized he could live without her.
goel_1996's review against another edition
2.0
Book Rating - 2.5
Many people say Paper Towns is the same as Looking For Alaska, but I beg to differ. They do have a lot of similarities however the stories aren't exactly identical. Personally, I believe Looking For Alaska was better.
Paper Towns has an interesting theme yet at times the adventures and actions undertaken by the teenagers are hard to believe. I am a big John Green fan but I expect a little rationality which is missing in the book.
Many people say Paper Towns is the same as Looking For Alaska, but I beg to differ. They do have a lot of similarities however the stories aren't exactly identical. Personally, I believe Looking For Alaska was better.
Paper Towns has an interesting theme yet at times the adventures and actions undertaken by the teenagers are hard to believe. I am a big John Green fan but I expect a little rationality which is missing in the book.
martahh's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
kim_gzt's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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? Yes
2.5
princzukos's review against another edition
3.0
DISCLAIMER: It's been a year since I've read the book, so everything here is based off my memory of the story.
I usually prefer to not compare books especially if their not similar in plot or storyline, but the same way I felt for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is the same way I felt for Paper Towns. The story is great and characters are relatable, it's just the ending that throws me off.
95% of Paper Towns is about Quentin trying to figure out all the clues Margo left him to find out where she ran away to (also including the part where he helps her get revenge before she leaves). I really enjoyed that part of the book because it felt as if I was helping Q and his friends find clues. Plus, I thought the clues were very clever and creative.
But the other 5% - aka the part where they find Margo - aka the ending - just ruins the book for me.
Not going to lie, I still like the book for it's plot and creativity, but the ending is just SO disappointing.
I usually prefer to not compare books especially if their not similar in plot or storyline, but the same way I felt for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is the same way I felt for Paper Towns. The story is great and characters are relatable, it's just the ending that throws me off.
95% of Paper Towns is about Quentin trying to figure out all the clues Margo left him to find out where she ran away to (also including the part where he helps her get revenge before she leaves). I really enjoyed that part of the book because it felt as if I was helping Q and his friends find clues. Plus, I thought the clues were very clever and creative.
But the other 5% - aka the part where they find Margo - aka the ending - just ruins the book for me.
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I don't understand why Margo was so selfish to leave all those clues and make it seem as if she wanted them to find her, but then later act like it was stupid of Q & his squad to do so??¿ Ugh!!Not going to lie, I still like the book for it's plot and creativity, but the ending is just SO disappointing.
oogabooga7's review against another edition
2.0
I felt like there was a lot of angst and build up to get absolutely no where.