The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
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Re: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
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To cut it short, it's mostly a tear-jerking teen-romance stuff. Generally, I'm not into this kind of book. But then the title (and the whole poetic quotes) actually did invokes me to find out. So here I am, jotting down my take on the short love story. Yup, it is only 77 pages as far as my count. In some parts, the story feels somewhat slow and dragging though (or perhaps it's just me).
The best part? While I'm certainly not in those ages anymore, the witty and ridiculously sweet talk between Hazel and Augustus (the main characters) gave a refreshing feeling. To some extent, it is neither as cheesy as typical teen romance. Nor it feels too mature or adult like. Personally, I prefer the word bitter-sweet for it. As for the too good to be true bits, TFIOS got its share. One is the wish-granting organization, or some sort of it, called Genies (not sure if this is correct though).
Next best part will be the eulogy letter for Hazel which Augustus wrote down during his last days. They are simply beautiful, touching, encouraging, and superbly romantic. In fact, it is more like a disguised, quotable, sugar-coated love letter. It says a lot, means a lot, and gives a lot. Then again, it may just be perfect for the teen couples these days which will obviously needs a five or ten-minute break down to tears session by the end of book/movie.
I personally will consider TFIOS more of a short sad love story with less tragic culminating moments. For good, the entire Augustus leaving the world behind turns out rather flat as compared to his eulogy letter for Hazel.
Anyway, it's a nice treat if you are taking a short break from work or just needs something to occupy your mind in the airport lounge.
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This was my first John Green book and I was disappointed. There was so much hype from my friends (and the rest of the country) about this being a great book and John Green being a great writer. But like I said, I was disappointed in the cliche`s and the basic dialogue. The idea of an unusually attractive girl wanting to be with the quirky guy felt over played. And although I recognize this is a young adult book, it truly felt like they were children attempting to be adults. Overall I was disappointed. The story felt rushed. There was very little character development.I was left looking for more in every aspect of the book.
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I love Augustus, by the way. It's been some time since I read TFIOS but I remember it made me tear up a bit — and also laugh.
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John Green did a brilliant job as a whole, and even though the story has a depressing undertone to it, there is still humor and fun and the things that teenagers love.
Even though The Fault In Our Stars didn't have a stereotypical, cliche "happy ending" with Hazel magically getting cured of her cancer and Augustus staying healthy, the ending was good. It wasn't an unrealistic fairy tail ending; it was realistic but still provided closure. Readers may still have questions, but that always happens when a story ends. John Green gave readers exactly what was needed, and The Fault In Our Stars remains one of my favorite books.
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I imagine Augustus as a handsome, enthusiastic guy They eat together, watch the stars, share together and be strong together. In me, I always wish for miracles to come, to repel the illness or at least not to be more serious so that they live forever together without leaving but what will come even if I try hard screaming and crying. An unexpected ending to me, Gus passed away in grief and regret. There was a tearful silence in my heart when I read the pages of Gus's funerals, and Hazel - the person he loved visited with his friends.
I laugh the most when I read the pages where Hazel and Gus are together. After all, I think the last thing still kept is the hope. Gus's death caused her pain ten thousand times, the pain that persisted and deepened than the pain in her lungs. However, her love for Gus is the most beautiful in this life, an unlucky girl with sickness seems to be extremely happy in love and she believes that, Gus also loves her with all of his heart. Gus's gift to the girl he loved was a letter written by Van Houten. With the imperceptible style of language, each letter leaves many distinct emotions, each character's words and words touch the reader's heart.
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