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Originally read April 2013: August and Hazel are the kind of characters who make you want to practice your witty retorts. They make you want to find be so moved by a work of fiction that you travel around the world in search of answers to unanswerable questions. They push you to examine how you feel about forever. And about now. About your infinite infinities and your infinitesimal ones.
And in John Green's beautiful, sensitive prose we see these characters in the way they were meant to be seen, ...more
And in John Green's beautiful, sensitive prose we see these characters in the way they were meant to be seen, ...more
Having a form of the C word is horrible for any person whether they are old or young. But, when you have a child with C, it is heart-breaking. Yes, there are times of remissions, but the threat of its return never leaves.
Hazel Grace and Augustus are two teenagers who are having to experience different forms of C. They find each other in a support group with other teenagers who have similar experiences.
In John's book, you experience what they are thinking, how they are dealing with their situati ...more
Hazel Grace and Augustus are two teenagers who are having to experience different forms of C. They find each other in a support group with other teenagers who have similar experiences.
In John's book, you experience what they are thinking, how they are dealing with their situati ...more
4.5 stars for this amazing book told through the point of view of a young cancer patient. Much like "Out of My Mind" did, I felt that this book gave us a great glimpse into the mind and thoughts of a teenager with a fatal form of cancer. Hazel is a great narrator and it is her story that we learn. She and fellow cancer survivor Gus meet in a support group and from then on their lives are changed for good. Beautiful story! My only complaint is that I felt that the author spent too much time tryin
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Okay, I'm not sure where to begin. In many ways this was a typical John Green book-excellent writing, amazing characters, humor and plenty of food for thought. But in other ways, not so typical. It was more introspective, more heart-breaking and for the first time, I was actually aware of adult perspectives in the book. I don't even remember adults being in his other books, except as peripheral characters. Hmmm? But, Hazel and Augustus are two of the most memorable characters to ever grace the p
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Tracy's Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Audience:Teen/Young Adult, Adult Crossover
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Tracy's Thoughts:
First, let me say this: John Green is awesome. I adored An Abundance of Katherines, and, although I was slightly less enthusiastic about the Printz-winning Looking for Alaska, I still found it smart, funny, and compelling. I have no good excuse for the fact that I still haven't gotten around to reading Paper Towns or ...more
Tracy's Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Audience:Teen/Young Adult, Adult Crossover
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Tracy's Thoughts:
First, let me say this: John Green is awesome. I adored An Abundance of Katherines, and, although I was slightly less enthusiastic about the Printz-winning Looking for Alaska, I still found it smart, funny, and compelling. I have no good excuse for the fact that I still haven't gotten around to reading Paper Towns or ...more
Hazel has terminal cancer and that put her mother in the odd predicament of wanting her to be a normal teenager or wanting to hover and protect her at all times. Hazel is used to her life until she meets Augustus(Gus)at her cancer support group. Hazel has resigned herself to being alone after all no one wants to date a girl with cancer or that is what she thought before Augustus. His cancer is in remission but he can totally relate to her situation. He is gorgeous, smart, and witty and Hazel can
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Another great book by John Green. I read and reread sections in an attempt to absorb them into my being. I love the writing, the wittiness, and the tragedy. For me the book was about whether leaving a mark on the world is desirable or possible, and whether anything we do really matters in the grand scheme of things. But I think Augustus says it well after he saves a room full of video game children and Hazel tells him what he did was temporary, they were going to die anyway. "All salvation is te
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This book is perfection. I want to create an award for it, as none of the ones that currently exist can honor this book in a proper manner.
I love Augustus Waters so much. Hazel too.
The bad: the next few books I read will not hold a candle to the aftertaste of this perfect, perfect book. Sigh.
I love Augustus Waters so much. Hazel too.
The bad: the next few books I read will not hold a candle to the aftertaste of this perfect, perfect book. Sigh.
Hazel and Augustus and Isaac are all teenagers with cancer. Hazel, the main character, has accepted her terminal diagnosis and is going through life as best she can. She meets Augustus at cancer support group and he shakes up her world, challenging how she should live her life. Don't let the word cancer scare you away from this book. Once you start reading, you won't be able to stop.
I read this for a book discussion at The Spot. Everyone loved it, teens and adults alike. This is a wonderfully wr ...more
I read this for a book discussion at The Spot. Everyone loved it, teens and adults alike. This is a wonderfully wr ...more
Hands down the BEST book of 2012. Teenagers Hazel and Augustus have both battled cancer and it is at a weekly support group meeting that the two cross paths and their love story begins. Using Augustus’s Wish, the two travel to Amsterdam in search of the ending to Hazel’s favorite book that ends abruptly without much resolution.
Funny, heartbreaking, and full of all the beauty of young love. It’s a quick read, but one that leaves a mark on you as a reader forevermore. I highly recommend this book ...more
Funny, heartbreaking, and full of all the beauty of young love. It’s a quick read, but one that leaves a mark on you as a reader forevermore. I highly recommend this book ...more
I have now read this book twice and I loved it even more on the second reading. I think it was harder to not cry through the entire book on the second time through knowing what was coming. The characters are all well-written and realistic; the language is beautiful while still reflecting the teenage-ness of the characters. I felt really invested in Hazel and Augustus's story.
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Almost out! John's books just get better and better.
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Feb 04, 2012
Paul
marked it as to-read
