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It took me about ten days to read this book because life kept getting in the way of my reading. I stayed up way past my bedtime two nights in a row to finish it, which was difficult to do at times due to the steady flow of tears. It was worth feeling tired and a little cranky so I could finally finish this book.
Hazel is not someone you feel sorry for. She simply will not allow you to. What she will do, however, is give you a honest picture of what life with cancer looks like, feels like, sounds ...more
Hazel is not someone you feel sorry for. She simply will not allow you to. What she will do, however, is give you a honest picture of what life with cancer looks like, feels like, sounds ...more
Oh God, I cannot express my love for this book. I really can't. I haven't ever cried this much for a book, the harsh sobbing, hold-my-arms-around-my-belly-and-rocking type of crying. It was a beautiful book. Absolutely beautiful.
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OMG there is no way I can write a review right now through this blur of tears.... Review coming soon!
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First off, I want to say I thought this book would be a little hard to read considering my niece is named Hazel and my aunt has breast cancer. But somehow John Green found a way to take this sad situation and turn it into witty charismatic love story with some amazing characters.
The book was filled with power and emotion. And not all the emotion was bad. Just like in life, there were som ...more
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First off, I want to say I thought this book would be a little hard to read considering my niece is named Hazel and my aunt has breast cancer. But somehow John Green found a way to take this sad situation and turn it into witty charismatic love story with some amazing characters.
The book was filled with power and emotion. And not all the emotion was bad. Just like in life, there were som ...more
Favorite Quote:
"It occurred to me that the voracious ambition of humans is never sated by dreams coming true, because there is always the thought that everything might be done better and again."
Once again John Green's writing amazed me. That above quote completely changed my thoughts about the future and how I'll probably never be satisfied completely with following my dreams or however my life is. Our nature seems to make always be selfish and yearn for more; I finally realized to not use t ...more
Once again John Green's writing amazed me. That above quote completely changed my thoughts about the future and how I'll probably never be satisfied completely with following my dreams or however my life is. Our nature seems to make always be selfish and yearn for more; I finally realized to not use t ...more
THIS BOOK IS 1 BIG PILE OF A HEARTBREAKING BEAUTIFUL, FUKED UP MESS!!!!
In the best way possible... Seriously!
I. AM. GUTTERED!!!!
I wish i didnt read this book before the movie... Cause man i just know the movie will KILL me more. WAHHHHHH I SAID KILL!!!!
In the best way possible... Seriously!
I. AM. GUTTERED!!!!
I wish i didnt read this book before the movie... Cause man i just know the movie will KILL me more. WAHHHHHH I SAID KILL!!!!
Well written, fast read. Was aware that it was sad before reading but I wanted to read it before I saw the movie. I really enjoyed this book. I didn't care it was a YA book. Cant wait to read another one of his books! I would tell anyone to read it. A lot of life lessons in the book.
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I am prepared to cry.
Feb 28, 2012
Maysam
marked it as to-read
Apr 12, 2012
Lisseth (Read-a-holicZ)
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Dec 29, 2012
Jolene Haley
marked it as to-read
Jan 22, 2013
Mandi
marked it as to-read
amazing!
