Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

The Fault in Our Stars
Author: John Green
Reading Level: Young Adult
Genre: Realistic Fiction | Drama
Released: January 10th 2012
Review Source: Purchased

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TODAY Book Club pick
TIME Magazine’s #1 Fiction Book of 2012

"The greatest romance story of this decade." —Entertainment Weekly

-Millions of copies sold-

#1 New York Times Bestseller
#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller
#1 USA Today Bestseller
#1 International Bestseller
#1 Indie Bestseller

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 brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.

Hazel Grace Lancaster is intelligent, sophisticated, opinionated, and a sixteen year old lung cancer patient. After attending a support group at “the literal heart of Jesus,” as recommended by her mother and doctor, she meets Agustus Waters. Compassionate, enthusiastic, fearful of oblivion, and an eighteen year old osteosarcoma patient.

This was the first of John Green I’d read, and I was immediately hooked. His characters are well developed and a bit sassy. This story was in no way stereotypical. It was modern, heartfelt, and almost inappropriately hilarious. It gets down to the core of emotion and the love these characters felt for each other. It almost makes you feel as if you actually knew Hazel, Agustus, and Isaac, their best friend.

From comedy to romance, The Fault in our Stars is an easy read that will whittle you down to your most vulnerable self. Timeless and breathtaking.

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