The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
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Re: Has anyone read "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green??
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Also, i think the books is not only good because of the story itself, but also with the writing skill John Green exhibited.
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Also, there is another book entitled "This Star Won't Go Out," which is the true story of the life of Esther Grace Earl. John Green based the book on her life.
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The book itself is about a young girl, Hazel Grace Lancaster, and her struggle with cancer. The beauty of this book is that it is not a book about cancer. So many writers have a tendency to allow unwholesome crutches into their tale, such as a hot boy/girl, inconsiderate characters portrayed as role models, encouragement of a lazy lifestyle, and even offhand pity for a cancer patient. These are not necessarily bad to incorporate into a book, but when they are fed to a reader as good, they can be toxic. What is so special about John Green's book is that he forces his book to stand on its own too feet, without "crutches". Green is not afraid of writing a book that deals with the sometimes unappealing parts of life. He portrays a strong, young girl who has to face the fears of life and death.
At the beginning of the book, 16 year old Hazel meets Augustus Waters at a support group for cancer patients. They are attracted to one another and eventually start dating. The rest of the plot generally centers around these two people attempting to locate the author of their favorite book so they may ask him a few questions. The beautiful part of this book is that neither of these two people need each other. So many young adult books today show people ready to kill themselves if they do not have a boyfriend/girlfriend or if that boyfriend/girlfriend leaves. The only people those stories generate are clingy, selfish lovers. John Green creates two characters that are determined, selfless, capable people whose lives are only made better when they are together. That is the best kind of romance.
He also realistically displays the struggles of cancer patients. He presents the idea that everyone has a choice to fight, no matter how hard the situation. No matter where you are in life, you can fight, you can love, and you can live to the best of your ability. That is a message many people need to hear and it is a blessing that Green had the courage to pen this tale.
On the whole, "The Fault in Our Stars" is a exquisite tale and well worth the read.
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I completely agree with this. I love that about John Green. He has an originality about the way he interprets the world as well.lizrumping wrote:TFiOS is one of my favorite books. One of my favorite things about John Green's writing style is that he imagines people complexly. He takes people, teenagers and young adults, who are usually seen as one dimensional, not intelligent, or self-absorbed, and makes them into REAL people who are both relatable and intelligent. He shows in his writing that although teenagers may have less life experience, they still have important ideas that have worth and they have emotions that stretch beyond what one might even think was possible. DFTBA.
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I am a teenager and love crime, mystery, fantasy and sometimes romantic books.
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I was astounded by how well John Green managed to capture the essence of a teenage girl. Seriously, I think there is something he's not telling us.
No matter how many times I read this book, it never fails to make me cry. Hell, I can read just the last 3 pages and emerge with tears dripping down my cheeks. He is a fantastic writer and can make you empathise with his characters so well that months later you are still thinking about them.
This is one of those books that will never leave you, and honestly I am glad. This book touched me and continues to touch thousands.
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-- 04 May 2014, 22:05 --
The Fault in Our Stars was an amazing book and is definitely worth the time to read. Although, I must say I liked "Looking for Alaska" better, they are both fabulous, with just the right amount of heartbreak and sadness, yet also with just the right amount of happiness and laughter. All in all, John Greene writes fabulous books, and they are all must-reads
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