The Fault in Our Stars in DC Public Library

Jun 26, 2012 Katie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: young-adult

This book made me laugh and cry several times over. I think at one point I was laughing while crying, it was rather embarrasing and I'm glad the only witness to that event was my dog.

Loved that Hazel Grace was a reality tv junkie because it was totally relatable. Of course this could date the book in future years. Who knows how long ANTM will last? All of the characters were relatable and just had a realness about them that I loved.

Would definitely recommend for high schoolers. It kind of make ...more

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Apr 18, 2014 Veronica Erb rated it it was amazing

Shelves: fiction, young-prose-book-club

Absolutely engaging, wonderful characters. It left me devastated and consoled and hopeful.

The story of these young cancer survivors paints a more real picture of the world without destroying it. I loved Hazel's voice and Augustus's spirit. Their parents, friend Issac, and correspondents Peter and Lidewij make the story that much more real and wonderful.

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Five stars. I'd recommend it to anyone, and am would love to read it again someday. ...more

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Dec 26, 2012 Tracy rated it it was amazing

John Green somehow managed to write a book about kids with cancer that is brutally honest and not the least bit pandering or indulgent. He also left me with some thoughts about life and death that I think will stay with me for quite some time. I highly recommend this book.

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