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OH OH OH. I think I have my most favorite book for the year, so far. Will explain later. I still have to go and pick the broken pieces of my heart.
UPDATE!!!
First off, I will say this upfront: I REALLY REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK!
I read The Fault In Our Stars last August, and until now, I still can’t get over with what happened. But first, let me give a brief background. John Green is a by-word when it comes to favorite young-adult authors among members in the book club. I got curious about him ...more
UPDATE!!!
First off, I will say this upfront: I REALLY REALLY REALLY LOVE THIS BOOK!
I read The Fault In Our Stars last August, and until now, I still can’t get over with what happened. But first, let me give a brief background. John Green is a by-word when it comes to favorite young-adult authors among members in the book club. I got curious about him ...more
Beautiful, funny, and so real. I feel like these characters actually exist. They hit close to home (literally too, Indianapolis is not far from Chicago, and I've been to Indy and enjoyed it). I need stories that deal with death and the meaning or pointlessness of life because I'm in that phase of my life now where I'm somewhat jaded, and I always appreciate real honesty when it comes to these topics - to show that I'm not alone in our superficial, super-happy-fun-times culture. I'm like Augustus
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Yes, it's a book about teens with cancer, but don't let that stop you from picking it up. This is a heartwarming, poignant tale of love found and lost in too short lives.
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I happened to see a preview of the movie that is based upon this book..I thought it would be better to read the book first. I thought the book was fantastic! I look forward to seeing the movie and reading other books by this amazing author!!!!
Update 10/28/13:
I reread this book a couple of days ago (and actually purchased my own copy.) It's held up since the first time I read it. I picked up on a lot more of Green's use of foreshadowing and other small details I missed the first time.
I just...really appreciate this book. I realize most people reading it only focus on Hazel and Gus, but having such a popular book (and soon, a movie) about something like teens with cancer is so huge. I only wish people understood the thoughts and desire ...more
I reread this book a couple of days ago (and actually purchased my own copy.) It's held up since the first time I read it. I picked up on a lot more of Green's use of foreshadowing and other small details I missed the first time.
I just...really appreciate this book. I realize most people reading it only focus on Hazel and Gus, but having such a popular book (and soon, a movie) about something like teens with cancer is so huge. I only wish people understood the thoughts and desire ...more
This is a sweet, romantic, sad, serious story. I'd have to know the teen really well before I recommend this one. I think the poignancy of this story may even be lost on some adults. It is a beautifully written and very moving story.
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