A review by asourceoffiction
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

emotional funny inspiring sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book is devastating, unflinching, and STUNNING. Also, Peter Van Houten is a douche but I loved his interactions with Hazel and Augustus. And in this story, no one is beyond forgiveness.

The fact that the writing is so irreverent and funny does not dull the heartbreak when it comes (and you know it's coming). In fact, if anything I was more devastated that these fast-talking, mocking, sarcastic, life-affirming kids weren't going to be ok. I fell in love with them, their stories and relationships, and it broke me a little to keep reading.

Overridingly, I was left hoping that this is how everyone talks about illness and death. Head-on, with a dark humour; basically the same way we talk about everything. Words have so much power, and the power in this story and these characters is incredible.
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