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The Fault in Our Stars

John Green

Start date: January 11, 2015

Finish date: January 13, 2015

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2015 Challenge Prompts

Prompt 25: A book you were supposed to read in school but didn't
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Prompt 39: A book with magic
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Dec 02, 2013 Rae rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2013, ya-childrens

This isn't a perfect book, despite all the hype. But even with the things that somewhat annoyed me (pretty unbelievable dialogue, lots of pithy quotes that sound profound but aren't necessarily, characters who come across as identical rather than just wooden, and a general tone of snarkiness), I allowed myself to be snookered. Hook. Line. Sinker.

The book made me laugh and cry. Sometimes at the same time. I knew I was being manipulated as a reader and just didn't care. It was a delightful read. ...more

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Feb 27, 2015 shalini rated it it was amazing

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Jul 28, 2014 Heather Wescott rated it liked it · review of another edition

Overall I enjoyed this book, but it was with some reluctance. I was very bothered in the beginning by the way these kids talked...no teenagers in the world speak this way, no matter how intelligent they may be or how contemplative. But the story was very sweet and the characters were well-developed, so I got past that for the most part.

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Apr 28, 2014 Jen Peters rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult, favorites

Wow. This book shook me up. I had been told the ending before I read it, but they told me incorrectly so I was expecting something that never occured. I can't wait to see the movie.

Update: The movie was amazing. Incredibly believable characters played by fantastic new actors (the actor playing Augustus was amazing and is new to this career and only 20 years old!). I sobbed like a baby at the end, and tears trickled down throughout the whole movie. The best part is it is still creeping into my th ...more

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