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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
I first read this when I was much younger, and was then far more impressed by this than I am now. The story is charming and beautiful in the most heartwrenching ways, and it serves its purpose. The book screams 2012-2014, in some ways less bearable or endearing than others. Very strong 3.5 stars, probably would have been higher if this was my first time ever reading.
I'm between liked it and really liked it... it's like a 3.5. I enjoyed the realism in it... although I've never been one to fully enjoy realism...
This book swings back and forth from pretentious to awesome.
Also, this book gets 5 stars because of the waiter on page 163. That waiter, man. He's pretty awesome all by himself. I have no idea why.
Also, this book gets 5 stars because of the waiter on page 163. That waiter, man. He's pretty awesome all by himself. I have no idea why.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I always knew the movie " The Fault in our stars " was based on a book but I hadn't quite gotten around to reading it yet. Needless to say, I hope I'm not late to the party. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I just might have discovered my love for John Green's books. This book is beautifully written and in my opinion was way better than the movie. I have no notes! It was a good read! I have already purchased 'Turtles all the way down' and I hope it's as good as this book was.
Okay so I know that this is going to be a relatively unpopular opinion and I'm okay with that. I did enjoy this book, so much so that I read the entire thing in one sitting, as it is an easy read and I had too much time to kill. However, I find the book to be slightly overrated. There are moments of absolute genius and beauty but "okay okay" yeah I don't find that lovely and romantic I find it cheesy and slightly pretentious. I did not fall in love with Augustus like everyone else seems to have, I did really enjoy his character, he was probably one of my favorites. However, Hazel annoyed me to no end and maybe that has something to do with my opinion on this book. John Green is an excellent writer and I found Looking for Alaska to be even more beautiful and tragic, because I cared and enjoyed the novel more, than the Fault in Our Stars. I'm not trying to make anyone angry and I did like the book I'm just significantly confused on why this seems to be everyone and their mother's favorite novel ever.
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
My goodness this book is perfect from beginning to end. It is one of the most beautiful love stories I've ever read. I am in love with Hazel and Gus. Oddly enough, I never cried but there were moments that broke my heart but the humor in the book always reminded you that these event were normal expected events for these characters. That is sad in and of itself but it gave a bit of insight into what Hazel goes through on a daily basis and that love does not need to last long to last forever.
Oh, the one and only overated John Green book, The Fault in Our Stars.
I'm not going to deny that it is a well developed book. But, I think John Green is a little too full of himself.(My whole family backs me up on this)
Why would I say JG is full of himself..? Goodness, everything that comes out of Augustus' mouth is a freaking quote and even I don't think that could really happen.
Oh and don't forget the freaking cheese on every single line from H/A. I get that couples blah blah love each other whatnot and they practically think they are on their deathbeds BUT the cheesiness is on overdrive.
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When a fictional character dies, usually I would curl up in one corner or sob my eyes out but when Augustus died, I didn't feel much of anything. The only thing I felt was sympathy for Hazel but that's it.
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Is this only me or am I being driven insane?
I'm not going to deny that it is a well developed book. But, I think John Green is a little too full of himself.(My whole family backs me up on this)
Why would I say JG is full of himself..? Goodness, everything that comes out of Augustus' mouth is a freaking quote and even I don't think that could really happen.
Oh and don't forget the freaking cheese on every single line from H/A. I get that couples blah blah love each other whatnot and they practically think they are on their deathbeds BUT the cheesiness is on overdrive.
||SPOILER ALERT||
When a fictional character dies, usually I would curl up in one corner or sob my eyes out but when Augustus died, I didn't feel much of anything. The only thing I felt was sympathy for Hazel but that's it.
||SPOILER CLOSE||
Is this only me or am I being driven insane?
This book was solidly incredible. It was very "teenage girl romantic" which might not be up every one's alley, but it also attacked some incredibly heavy existential insecurities. I think every teenager should read this book. It's funny and doesn't feel like a textbook, but it's just as self-actualizing.
