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Before I start ranting about how incredible
the book was, here is the Goodreads summary:
Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 12, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs... for now. Two years post-miracle, sixteen-year-old Hazel is post-everything else, too; post-high school, post-friends and post-normalcy. And even though she could live for a long time (whatever that means), Hazel lives tethered to an oxygen tank, the tumours tenuously kept at bay with a constant chemical assault. Enter Augustus Waters. A match made at cancer kid support group, Augustus is gorgeous, in remission, and shockingly to her, interested in Hazel. Being with Augustus is both an unexpected destination and a long-needed journey, pushing Hazel to re-examine how sickness and health, life and death, will define her and the legacy that everyone leaves behind.
First and foremost, I'd like to say that John
Green didn't write just another cancer book. The Fault in Our Stars is so much
more than that, because Hazel and Augustus (the two main characters) are more
than just two kids with cancer.
The Fault in Our Stars was simply beautiful. I don't often use that
word to describe a book, but after reading the final sentences, I couldn't
think of a better word to describe it. John Green has written something special—a
story that feels absolutely true, that strikes you with the beauty and honesty
of the prose, that will make you laugh and cry and leave you feeling like you
experienced Hazel's story yourself. Like her memories are really yours.
I can't recommend this book enough. It
instantly became one of my favorites, and it's one I'm sure I'll re-read in the
future.
The Fault in Our
Stars more than deserves its long run on
the New York Times bestseller list. John Green has written something truly
spectacular.
That sounds amazing! I'm putting it on my list :)
ReplyDeleteI loved it. It's a fantastic book!
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with you and gave it my highest + rating on my blog too. I've never read anything quite like it. Beautiful is I think the perfect word to describe it.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more! One of my students kept talking about this book, so I knew I had to read it right away. I loved it, and yes, it is beautiful. Thanks for your review.
ReplyDeleteI'm putting off reading this book because I hear it's so sad but I'm sure I eventually will.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful book and I absolutely loved it.
ReplyDeleteOf course! I read a sample before it came out and loved the voice, then when I heard tons about it online, well...I knew I had to get my hands on a copy. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting!
It is sad...but it's also funny and sweet and definitely worth reading. Let me know what you think once you do eventually read it!
ReplyDeleteFor those of you worried about sad- it is, but so worth it. I read the first few pages & fell in love,despite my better judgment, just like the characters. Hazel & Augustus are witty & insightful - their story needs to be heard. A sample great line: "I fell in love like you fall asleep; slowly, then all at once."
ReplyDeleteI ran out and bought it the day it came out and just did my first blog post on it. It's amazing how John Green intertwined humour with their tragic story line. Huge tear jerker of a book but can't help loving it.
ReplyDeleteIt was a wonderful read. :)
ReplyDeleteI would heartily recommend this
ReplyDeletenovel to a wide audience far beyond the Young Adult crowd. Personally, I
became aware of Green through his YouTube efforts and eagerly awaited
this book. My only regret is that I read it at one sitting, but I
simply could not put it down. A masterful, coming-of-age story.
Wonderful and poignant. Laughter and tears. I will definitely be
passing this book on to the readers in my life.
Nadia
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