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BR 19 ~ Emiliee, Robyn; ~ Start Date ~~~> 1st July
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This book spoke to my soul. If I had read this when I was maybe 10yrs younger it would have had a much bigger impact.
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2.5 stars
I had cried a lot when I read- "A fault in our stars", death and a love story when combined together brings out a suffering of its kind which one cannot escape from. So, I started "Looking for Alaska" with the some great expectations. Although the book was well-written, it could never match up my expectations. Partly, because as human beings we want to believe in stories that give us hope and love. A girl and a guy loving each other and one of them dies. This is emotionally more gratify ...more
I had cried a lot when I read- "A fault in our stars", death and a love story when combined together brings out a suffering of its kind which one cannot escape from. So, I started "Looking for Alaska" with the some great expectations. Although the book was well-written, it could never match up my expectations. Partly, because as human beings we want to believe in stories that give us hope and love. A girl and a guy loving each other and one of them dies. This is emotionally more gratify ...more
I didn't really love this book. It seemed a bit slow to me: kids smoking and drinking and talking about sex and pulling pranks.
However, the aftermath of the central incident is really powerful, especially in the way their search for truth ends. It's a really potent look at an important issue. Sorry so vague. Didn't want to spoil it.
The writing itself is very good. The characters are flawed but sympathetic—and quite interesting.
I'll read more of John Green.
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However, the aftermath of the central incident is really powerful, especially in the way their search for truth ends. It's a really potent look at an important issue. Sorry so vague. Didn't want to spoil it.
The writing itself is very good. The characters are flawed but sympathetic—and quite interesting.
I'll read more of John Green.
WARNING: explicit sexual situations, ...more
“How will I ever get out of this labyrinth!"
Dear, John Green.. You are truly AWESOME and this book has truly, truly touched my heart. Thank you. ...more
Dear, John Green.. You are truly AWESOME and this book has truly, truly touched my heart. Thank you. ...more
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