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Jul 15, 2013 Annina | Blattzirkus rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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It got 5 out of 5 stars because it was simply amazing. I adore John Green's writing with every further book I read. They are always so funny and intelligent that you just can't help but love them. Personally I liked it better than Looking for Alaska, mainly because I liked these characters better. The appendix was really interesting (and made me remind myself of math in school but it wasn't bad). I wish the book would have been a bit longer since the ending feels a tiny little bit rushed to me b ...more

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Aug 15, 2014 Rita Shaffer rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! Listened to the audio on a car trip and found myself laughing out loud at times. John Green is so clever!

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May 08, 2016 Jessica rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Okay, so something I really really love about this book is the footnotes. The book reads as very Train of Thought from the point of view of a prodigy (coughgeniuscough) and that means that sometimes the story goes into tangents, but those tangents are often told through Chicago-Style footnotes at the bottom of the page. I adored those footnotes and the style of the writing and so much of this book.

A coworker of mine thought the message of the book was too 'girly' and 'smooth' because no one dies ...more

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Dec 29, 2014 Brittany rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Colin may be one of my favorite John Green characters. I love his plight and his fierce quirkiness. This is great for the lovers of teenage angst and of romantic tales that have twists and turns.

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Jan 21, 2014 Nancy Murphy rated it liked it · review of another edition

This was my first book from John Green. A nice intro to his writing and storytelling. I easily related to Colin and Lindsey as I shared certain traits when I was that age.

I found that the coming of age and self discovery of the story endearing and believable. I can't wait to read my next selection from this author. ...more

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