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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
5.0

There are several nitpicks I could list about this book -- the improbable dialogue (yes, it's intentional, but doesn't detract from the pomposity), the endless mentions of Augustus Waters' beauty that would be reminiscent of Edward Cullen if other aspects of his character weren't developed as beautifully -- well, even my nitpicks are tempered by praise because after turning the last page I have nothing but a holistic, transcendentally positive feeling about this book. The word devastating comes to mind. Also raw. But these are words that don't really convey the depth of Hazel and Augustus's brief but infinite romance. Call me a convert to the John Green cult, I'm in awe of him.