The Fault in Our Stars in YA Saves Reading Challenge Group

Feb 22, 2012 Huntley Fitzpatrick rated it it was amazing

This book is a tour-de-force, but not in any showy way. It is amazingly truthful about what it is like to have cancer, while never once dipping into sentimentality or cliche. The two main characters, Hazel and Augustus, are transcendent. Funny, acerbic, level-headed, smart teenagers whom you would be honored to know. I cried all the way through the second half of this book, passed it on to both my daughters, who did the same. Then I reread it again, and again, and cried equally hard. John Green ...more

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Jan 08, 2012 Laura (Booksforbreakfast) rated it it was amazing

Oh. My. God.

Do you know how when you open a book and you read the first page and you KNOW you're about to embark on something BIG? That is exactly what this book was like times a bajillion.

John Green is a complete genius and I would give my left kidney (oh hell, and my right) to have a tenth of his talent. It was simply dripping with emotion and love and tears and amazing that it completely overwhelmed me. I read this book a couple of days ago and it took me this long to write up the review beca ...more

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Jan 15, 2012 ضحى الحداد rated it it was ok

Shelves: audio-book, hate-it

breaking a heart of a reader and make him cry non-stop is the easiest thing to do for a writer , you just have to make the hero die and make everyone miserable .. this story managed to do all of these things and that's why I didn't like the story though I really liked Augustus , I don't like stories that leaves you sad .. if you want sad just turn on the tv and watch the news and you'll have a lot of sadness , but it's just my opinion .. if you like crying and heart break read this book you'll g ...more

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Jan 14, 2012 Abi. rated it it was amazing

This book is perfect okay.
It's emotionally destroyed me though.
Basically, I'm completely in love with Augustus Waters and Hazel's character was perfect too and the story is so heartbreakingly tragic, but yet so humorous throughout. I just don't understand how John Green can write so articulately and beautiful throughout all his works. He's definitely one of my favourite, if not my favourite, author right now.

Seriously, if you haven't read this book, then go and read it now. Okay, 1,2,3... Go! ...more

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Jan 18, 2012 Naomi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: favorites

O.M.G!! This has to be one of the best books I've EVER read!

Loved EVERYTHING about it. The characters , the storyline .....EVERY LITTLE THING !

Yes it is totally gut wrenching & devastating but so beautifully told whilst still keeping the story down to earth.

I very highly recommend this to anyone & everyone everywhere!! ...more

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Jan 08, 2012 Rachelia (Bookish Comforts) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, books-i-own

It has taken me much longer than normal to get around to writing this review. Why? Well first off this book made me feel ALL THE THINGS and left me so exhausted after reading it. Even writing this review has me feeling exhausted (I mean, it could be because it is a Saturday morning and all... but I don't think so)! Second, I wanted to make sure that I wasn't being swept up in all the hype and decided to gave myself time to reflect. My conclusion: this book is still FREAKING AWESOME (I'd still ap It has taken me much longer than normal to get around to writing this review. Why? Well first off this book made me feel ALL THE THINGS and left me so exhausted after reading it. Even writing this review has me feeling exhausted (I mean, it could be because it is a Saturday morning and all... but I don't think so)! Second, I wanted to make sure that I wasn't being swept up in all the hype and decided to gave myself time to reflect. My conclusion: this book is still FREAKING AWESOME (I'd still appreciate it if you read the rest of the review, even though I just spoiled my opinion of it. K, thanks)!

To be honest, I was in love with TFiOS within the first hundred pages. There were pop culture references that I got. It was smart, laugh-out-loud funny, sarcastic, and nerdy. I said on Goodreads that I don't think I have ever smiled so much while reading a book and it's true. This book reads almost like a movie - you can imagine it all happening right before your eyes. In some ways it reminded me of a John Hughes movie, which I looooove (Ferris Bueller, Pretty in Pink, Breakfast Club, anyone?). I don't think it's a coincidence both their names are John and they are both great storytellers!!

The pace in the middle of the book is a bit slower than the first. But really, the first hundred or so pages are jam packed, and they go by so quickly what with the witty dialogue and all. In reality, the pace in the middle is only slow in comparison to the start... so I guess really it's about the average pace of a book! It didn't feel boring or anything and I think it worked, allowing the friendship and romance between Hazel and Augustus to really draw out slow and sweet. However it also really made me forget that it was very likely someone was, you know, going to DIE (this isn't a spoiler, read the summary)! I kept trying to distance myself from the characters but I just couldn't! They were too too too good and kept pulling me back in. It was kind of bittersweet.

The last part of the book killed me. According to my updates on Goodreads, I was 69% done when the waterworks started. Once they started, I could hardly stop. The characters and situation were just so real and unfair and ... just everything. I also really enjoyed how it was philosophical without being too deep, academic or distracting. It all just flowed so well together. These were my thoughts while I was still coherent. Then, according to my notes I just UGLY CRIED. Honestly, this is the crying I usually reserve for funerals/other tragedies! By the time the book was done my eyes were puffy and burning and I had a horrible migraine. I felt crappy for the rest of the day, and even the start of the next. THAT is what great books do to me!

This review (and more!) can also be found at my blog {Bookish Comforts}. ...more

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Mar 31, 2012 Lanah rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, i-own, challenge

I fell in love with Augustus Waters and bawled like I just lost my one true love when he passed. (spoiler alert. Sorry)
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Finished. Disappointed with the ending. I'd like to know if hazel eventually succumbs to her cancer. ...more

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Jan 20, 2012 Lina rated it it was amazing

As i started to cry in the middle of the book, I cried through out the rest of it! So emotional! Anazing!!!! I recomend it to everyone! Im sure most of you will cry as well :'( ...more

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