Author:John Green
Review:Alexandra Lopez
Hazel Lancaster, dying from cancer, only has three friends (meaning her parents and her favorite author), because she doesn't want to have to hurt any more people than she will, when she dies. However her parents are worried that Hazel is distancing herself from everyone, so they beg her to go to a support group. Hazel finally agrees to it, even though she herself really doesn't want to go.
Little did she know Hazel will meet someone that will change her life? It must have been love at first sight, but the boy named Augustus Waters has caught her eye. They hit it off; sharing medical stories, their life and even what brought them there. Young teenage romance blossoming, everything is going okay. But is it really? Augustus starts to look worse each day. Hazel worries, but she is reassured by him, everything will be okay. But will it?
Reading this book was enjoyable. But, there was one thing that was unrealistic to me, but I did enjoy the characters. The great part of this book was that the author made each teenager real. They acted like a real teenager; these were kids literally dying, maybe not now, maybe a few weeks or even days. They don't know, so it makes it a compelling story. As the reader, you delve in the story more. You cry, laugh and even start to understand what they are going through.
However I had one major problem with one scene. Both of their parents left them alone for a day. I don't want to spoil it but something happens between the two lovers. But I find this unrealistic; your own children are dying, any minute they could drop dead. Why would you leave them alone? Regardless of this one scene it was a great book to read. Get it while it’s hot, located in your Celtic library.
13 comments:
One of my favorite books, defiantly worth reading.
It certainly was a bit unrealistic at times but I really loved this book! John Green's writing style is pretty distinct and I appreciate that when I read any of his books, The Fault in Our Stars included. Despite strangely unrealistic parenting techniques though I thoroughly loved that Green's characters are real, not fantastically perfect, and in this book they address their hamartias- fatal flaws- which I enjoyed as it led me to reflect on my own hamartia.
This book is amazing! It's very descriptive and worth time to read it! I couldn't put this book down! I've read it's 3 times already and getting ready to read it a forth! I love this book it is absolutely amazing!
This book was very heartbreaking. Although it ends very upsettingly, it's definitely one everyone should read.
This was a great book. It was easy to read, relatable to kids my age, and sad.
One of the best books I've read, even being so heartbreaking.
I love this book. I love how caring Augustus is to Hazel and how Hazel learns to see the world differently through him.
Cool book ��
This book will always be one of my favorites it was very touching and changed my views on a lot of things.
A very great book with amazing emotional parts in the story.
This book was very emotional. But it was a great book.
This book is one of John Green's best books! I've read some of his other books and this has to be my favorite because he makes me feel like I'm actually there!
I really thought this book was amazing. I loved the characters that were so well developed by the author. John Green really puts different spins on romances, and adds little problems that make the romance that much stronger. Your review I thought described the book pretty well and made some good points on the book.
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