The Fault in Our Stars in Baltimore County Public Library Summer Reading BCPL SRC

Sep 13, 2013 A Book Vacation rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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My friends told me I had to read this book. That it was one of the best they’d ever read, that I’d fall in love with the characters, that it’d leave me feeling broken and sad, but that I’d love it just the same. And so, I put it off for quite some time because I don’t really enjoy being sad. I also don’t like to physically borrow books from the library because they aren’t mine, and the ebook of this one was just too much money, in my To see my full review:

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My friends told me I had to read this book. That it was one of the best they’d ever read, that I’d fall in love with the characters, that it’d leave me feeling broken and sad, but that I’d love it just the same. And so, I put it off for quite some time because I don’t really enjoy being sad. I also don’t like to physically borrow books from the library because they aren’t mine, and the ebook of this one was just too much money, in my opinion (at no point do I think ebook prices should be comparable to the paperback price). But then there was a sale and the ebook dropped down to only $3.99 on Amazon (and it’s still this price), so I scooped it up and, one Friday evening not too long ago, started reading it.

Initially, it didn’t pull me in. I wasn’t in love with the characters, the plot was like so many I’ve read before, and I just didn’t see what everyone was talking about (and I do mean everyone). Hazel didn’t tug on my heart strings—in fact, she was presented in a way that made me dislike her. Catty and unforgiving, she jerks her parents around and has all but given up, even though she has a second chance at life. I couldn’t understand her. Augustus was interesting, but he seemed unreal, almost forced to me, and I sighed and thought this was going to be one of those instances where I just didn’t feel the same as the whole world around me.

And then, at some point while I was reading (and I honestly can’t pinpoint it), I became irrevocably attached to the characters. Augustus seems to bring out the best in everyone around him, and Hazel’s snark stopped getting on my nerves and I began to love her, and all those around her. They jumped off the page and became real. And then, as John Green has a tendency to do, he ripped out my heart and left me blubbering for hours into the night, blowing my nose, soaking my shirt in tears, hiccupping for breath. The Fault in Our Stars is just that touching, and it truly left me breathless. And while I didn’t fall in love with the story right away, I definitely did fall in love with it. My friends were right, as they usually are. This is an amazing novel and I highly suggest you read it if you haven’t. I just hope the movie rendition does it justice, because this is a very powerful piece. ...more

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Feb 06, 2012 Sarah Russo rated it it was amazing

Shelves: ya-realistic, romance

This is the best thing I've read in a long time. Thank You John Green! You hit it out of the park this time! ...more

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Apr 12, 2014 Katelyn rated it it was amazing

Shelves: all-time-favorites, cover-lover

This book was amazing. I put off reading it because I knew I'd cry like a baby ... and I did. I mean, Hello! It's a book about kids with The Big C - bring on the tears. But, regardless, this is a book I will pick up and read again, and love just as much the second, third, fourth time around. As I'm sure others have said, it had the best blend of humor and sadness, just enough to be real. Simply, I just loved it.

Long live Hazel and Augustus. May their story live on forever. For them there will b ...more

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Mar 03, 2014 Franklin Park Public Library rated it it was amazing

Shelves: staff-pick-of-the-week, michelle-s-shelf

This is not your typical depressing kids-with-Cancer book.

John Green brings humour to this story of teenagers who befriend each other while attending a Cancer support group. His writing is brilliant, turning this tale into a bonafied work of art. Full of hilarity and heartbreak, this book will definitely bring you to tears.

This young adult novel is being turned into a movie starring Shailene Woodley. The film will be released in June 2014.

Michelle M.

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Apr 24, 2012 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

Do not listen to this book in the car, because you'll be crying too hard to drive. The narrator is really, really good for this one, in my opinion. ...more

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