Saturday, November 17, 2012

Review - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green



Book Summary

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning-author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.
 
My Review - 4 1/2
 
What a great read, I actually enjoyed, almost loved a hyped book, I have to agree that this one deserves the hype, wow wow wow.  And............ it is YA, not my cup of tea but it had me engaged the whole time.  Something about the summary and reviews, I was intrigued, very glad I gave it a try.
 
An emotional book with lots of humour, dark humour, childish humour, many many many laughs throughout the story. 
 
I loved getting to know teenagers that are not the norm, almost everyone had cancer in different forms and a major plus is that the parents were included in the story.  Hazel and Gus had their own language, what I consider true soul mates.  I loved their journey, my favourite parts were the dialogue throughout the story, fascinating, beautiful, emotional and downright hilarious.
 
The scenarios of what Hazel and Gus chose has their wish, kind of Wish Foundation was so amazing I was touched.  Gus reaction to Hazel's was a favourite funny part.  Quote "Hazel GRACE!" he shouted.  "You did not use your one dying Wish to go to Disney World with your parents."  "Also Epcot Center," I mumbled. "Oh, my God," Augustus said.  "I can't believe I have a crush on a girl with such cliche wishes."  Seriously, that is the best dialogue ever. 
 
I think this book will pass the test of time and 10 years from now will still be on reader and book stores favourite lists.
 
I highly recommend this one, I think everyone will enjoy.  There is so much in this book and the reviews I have read give minimal, mainly I believe because you just have to experience it for yourselves without any prior knowledge of details.
 
I have to now go read more John Green, he may just become my YA go to author when I'm in the mood.
 
The bloggers review that finally made me add it to my Wishlist was Kimberly at On the Wings of Books, her review is here, she did more of a vent of amazement kind of review.
  

19 comments:

  1. Wow, a YA book that's outside of your comfort zone and you loved it? I have to get this one!

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    1. Kathy, I think you will really enjoy this one.

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  2. I had heard this is good but now I'm sure of it. :) Great review.

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  3. Thanks for your review. I thought this book might be depressing - but it sounds like it's not.

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    1. Emotional read but definitely not depressing.

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  4. I had read this but had not reviewed (yet? What else is new?) I liked it, though I found some dialogue a bit... unnatural? Do teenagers really speak like this? Maybe they do and I am just out of touch lol.

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    1. You have a wonderful excuse Christa :-)

      If they didn't read and remembered quotes etc I would agree but they were not the 'norm' for sure.

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  5. I love John Green's books so much, and I totally agree that this is one book that will definitely stand the test of time! Glad you liked it!

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    1. Your reviewe got me to try it, thank you. I will definitely try another by him.

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  6. My daughter loved this book. She's now reading Paper Town by him.

    Paula

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    1. I am trying to decide which one will be next that I try.

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  8. I love books that stand the test of time. I think I will get it for a gift for a friend of mine :)

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  9. Yep, loved this one too! Hope you had a great Thanks giving!

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  10. I just purchased the book. Thanks for your review. I added your blog to my blogroll.

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  11. I LOOOOVED this book and I'm glad you did too. I really enjoyed the characters, thought they were great!

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  12. I actually didnt want to read this book at first, but then my friend to me to, so I did, and I was like - Whoa! Good thing I read this! I love this book!

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  13. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed this one so much! I've been wanting to read it for awhile but haven't had the chance yet. It sounds like a great read!

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