Questions About Looking for Alaska

by John Green (Goodreads Author)

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Hey, how was the book? Is it worth giving it a shot?

Scarlett Molly This book is without a doubt the most heart-wrenching, tear jerking book I have ever read. It is a must have!!!

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How is the book for a 12 year old? I want to buy it but am not sure if its good or not.

Josie I think it is really interesting that teens who read the book would recommend it to their peers, while most of the adults in the forum would absolutel…moreI think it is really interesting that teens who read the book would recommend it to their peers, while most of the adults in the forum would absolutely not give it to a person under 12. I think that says a lot about the maturity of teens, and where adults think they are (maturity wise). They know A LOT more than you think! Yes, there is cussing, drinking, smoking, and sexual situations, but guess what? It's all stuff that teens do, or at least THINK about doing. I probably would not go place this book in the hands of an innocent 12 year old, but I would not frown upon someone that age reading it. (less)

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How will you-you personally- ever get out of this labyrinth of suffering??? What's your answer to Alaska's question? "Straight & fast"???

Aakanksha Goel I think there is no way to get out of this labyrinth of sufferings. It's just about finding the happy the moments on your way and carrying them along …moreI think there is no way to get out of this labyrinth of sufferings. It's just about finding the happy the moments on your way and carrying them along with you and cherishing them at your worst moments. That's the way it is. (less)

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This book? No words. It would be a mistake for anyone not to read this in their lifetime.