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THE FAULT IN OUR STARS: THE REVIEW
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS: THE REVIEW
This is a review on John Green novel THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.
This is the story of two young souls in search of all the meanings. Their life-stories are different, uniquely their own, and representative of the roads they journey on. Let us walk through the story. Let us explore the inner thoughts. The answers are waiting for your discovery! Read THE REVIEW to find out. Happy reading! Enjoy.
This is a review on John Green novel THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.
This is the story of two young souls in search of all the meanings. Their life-stories are different, uniquely their own, and representative of the roads they journey on. Let us walk through the story. Let us explore the inner thoughts. The answers are waiting for your discovery! Read THE REVIEW to find out. Happy reading! Enjoy.
29 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 24, 2014
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November 10, 2017*** I did the actual book "The Fault in Our Stars" But added this one as the other was uploaded by another student**
Title (italicize): The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Illustrator:
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Life/Death, friendship, Relationships
Opening line/sentence: “Late in the winter of my seventeenth year, my mother decided I was depressed, presumably because I rarely left the house, spent quite a lot of time in bed, read the same book over and over, ate infrequently, and devoted quite a bit of my abundant free time to thinking about death.”
Brief Book Summary: Hazel Grace is hesitant to attend a group therapy session to cope with her diagnosis of cancer. However, she does and meets a young boy there. Gus and Hazel become very close, and learn a lot about life given their young age and limited perspective. The two explore everything they can, knowing the both have limited time left in the world.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1:
“Green's signature style shines: His carefully structured dialogue and razor-sharp characters brim with genuine intellect, humor and desire. He takes on Big Questions that might feel heavy handed in the words of any other author: What do oblivion and living mean? Then he deftly parries them with humor: "My nostalgia is so extreme that I am capable of missing a swing my butt never actually touched." Dog-earing of pages will no doubt ensue. Green seamlessly bridges the gap between the present and the existential, and readers will need more than one box of tissues to make it through Hazel and Gus' poignant journey.”- Kirkus Reviews 2012
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Professional Recommendation/Review #2:
“Hazel Grace Lancaster has terminal cancer. Along with her life-sustaining oxygen tank and doctor visits, she attends weekly Support Group meetings to help her deal with her illness. It is at one of these meetings where she meets Augustus Waters, a cancer patient in remission. Using Augustus s leftover make-a-wish, the two set off for answers about Hazel’s favorite book, finding companionship and love along the way. John Green tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who are struggling to find their place and purpose in the world. Holding little back in his depiction of this ailment, he allows for his characters to grow through their shared hardships and triumphs. Hazel and Augustus meet in Support Group, but they gain far more than support. They gain a sense of purpose and find out what it means to be not dying of cancer but living with it. “- Allen Review 2012
(http://www.clcd.com/#/bookdetail/1/0/...)
Response to Two Professional Reviews (3-4 sentences in your own words)
I would definitely agree with the first review that this book really captures the narrative of John Green. The mix between humor and hardships is splashed throughout the book and these reviews seems to capture that ideology. I really like how both reviews capture the overall moral from the book- the ability to keep living regardless of everything else.
Evaluation of Literary Elements (3-4 sentences in your own words):
This chapter book, although simply written, comes with a deep message about relationships and death. By having the story told only through the voice of the main character, the readers are more drawn into the world of Hazel Grace, and understand exactly how she is feeling. By combining the normal text with slang language through text messages, the reader is more drawn in and feels a different sense of understanding and inclusion throughout the read.
Consideration of Instructional Application (3-4 sentences in your own words):
This book would go great with a lesson of personal narrative. By having students read this book, then reflect on their own life or experiences and write, they will have an excellent basis to compare to. Additionally, there is much to discuss in terms of friendship, relationships, death and dying, etc, so it would fare well in a group book club reading, or discussion group.
Title (italicize): The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Illustrator:
Genre: Contemporary Realistic Fiction
Theme(s): Life/Death, friendship, Relationships
Opening line/sentence: “Late in the winter of my seventeenth year, my mother decided I was depressed, presumably because I rarely left the house, spent quite a lot of time in bed, read the same book over and over, ate infrequently, and devoted quite a bit of my abundant free time to thinking about death.”
Brief Book Summary: Hazel Grace is hesitant to attend a group therapy session to cope with her diagnosis of cancer. However, she does and meets a young boy there. Gus and Hazel become very close, and learn a lot about life given their young age and limited perspective. The two explore everything they can, knowing the both have limited time left in the world.
Professional Recommendation/Review #1:
“Green's signature style shines: His carefully structured dialogue and razor-sharp characters brim with genuine intellect, humor and desire. He takes on Big Questions that might feel heavy handed in the words of any other author: What do oblivion and living mean? Then he deftly parries them with humor: "My nostalgia is so extreme that I am capable of missing a swing my butt never actually touched." Dog-earing of pages will no doubt ensue. Green seamlessly bridges the gap between the present and the existential, and readers will need more than one box of tissues to make it through Hazel and Gus' poignant journey.”- Kirkus Reviews 2012
(http://www.clcd.com/#/bookdetail/1/0/...)
Professional Recommendation/Review #2:
“Hazel Grace Lancaster has terminal cancer. Along with her life-sustaining oxygen tank and doctor visits, she attends weekly Support Group meetings to help her deal with her illness. It is at one of these meetings where she meets Augustus Waters, a cancer patient in remission. Using Augustus s leftover make-a-wish, the two set off for answers about Hazel’s favorite book, finding companionship and love along the way. John Green tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who are struggling to find their place and purpose in the world. Holding little back in his depiction of this ailment, he allows for his characters to grow through their shared hardships and triumphs. Hazel and Augustus meet in Support Group, but they gain far more than support. They gain a sense of purpose and find out what it means to be not dying of cancer but living with it. “- Allen Review 2012
(http://www.clcd.com/#/bookdetail/1/0/...)
Response to Two Professional Reviews (3-4 sentences in your own words)
I would definitely agree with the first review that this book really captures the narrative of John Green. The mix between humor and hardships is splashed throughout the book and these reviews seems to capture that ideology. I really like how both reviews capture the overall moral from the book- the ability to keep living regardless of everything else.
Evaluation of Literary Elements (3-4 sentences in your own words):
This chapter book, although simply written, comes with a deep message about relationships and death. By having the story told only through the voice of the main character, the readers are more drawn into the world of Hazel Grace, and understand exactly how she is feeling. By combining the normal text with slang language through text messages, the reader is more drawn in and feels a different sense of understanding and inclusion throughout the read.
Consideration of Instructional Application (3-4 sentences in your own words):
This book would go great with a lesson of personal narrative. By having students read this book, then reflect on their own life or experiences and write, they will have an excellent basis to compare to. Additionally, there is much to discuss in terms of friendship, relationships, death and dying, etc, so it would fare well in a group book club reading, or discussion group.
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