[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile reading “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green, my heart bounced back and forth as the tears streamed, but before they could dry, laughter picked me up, and I found myself constantly eager to continue.
“The Fault in Our Stars” follows the main character, Hazel Grace Lancaster, on her journey through cancer in 313 precious pages. At seventeen, Hazel continues to endure her disease, with her life prolonged but her cancer incurable.
Even with her parent’s support, Hazel misses out on many activities that most teenagers enjoy on a daily basis because of her weak lungs. Yet, in a cross of stars, Hazel falls in love with another cancer patient, Augustus Waters. As their relationship develops, Hazel shares her passions and wishes with Augustus, dropping her usual hesitation. With his help, Hazel experiences true love and realizes the complexities of her disease and how it affects those around her.
This novel charmed me from the start. I loved how the title revealed itself slowly as the book progressed with only subtle hints. I also enjoyed the realistic perspectives of each of the characters. Their detailed actions and dialogue which taught me about the difficulties that others experience. Green’s exquisite choice of words manipulated my emotions easily. Green’s exquisite choice of words manipulated my emotions easily and I cried at least three times.
These characters caused me to think about my own life, reminding me to appreciate my family and friends. They also stressed the importance of keeping our wishes, while also understanding that they do not always come true. I felt particularly attached to the main character, feeling her giddiness at newfound love.
However, this book had its own flaws, even if they were minimal. At times, there were confusing sections that left me wondering what I had missed. To me, this book captures many ideas that teenagers can relate to..
Because of slightly strong language and sexual scenes, this book best suits high school students and above.
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