So.... Have you read it yet? Because if you haven't, I'm going to join my voice with the crowd of others and tell you that you SHOULD! Because a book wouldn't make it on all of these lists for no reason, right? (Unless the book is titled The Casual Vacancy, but that's a different story.)
In short, it's about two kids who have/had cancer... Hazel (miraculously in remission for the time being) and Augustus (also called Gus, charming, handsome, and into Hazel) meet at cancer kids support group. Their surprising relationship is an adventure full of what would be normal experiences for others, but are new and exciting for them. Through their eyes, it feels new and exciting to the reader too... With major moments of discovering how the way you take on life and sickness defines you and the people who knew you.
Here's a quick repost of my review:
The Fault in Our Stars by John GreenMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wonderfully witty despite the deep topic. This will definitely be an emotional read for those who have had cancer touch their lives in one way or another. Green has a special talent for creating characters that you can't help caring about--these ones are charming and funny and youthfully optimistic about their situation. I just really cared about them! So much that I found myself crying and feeling right along with them.
Not giving anything away here, but the twist near the end threw me for a loop- and I felt like that reversal in situation was the best part of the book. And even though some parts and characters felt vaguely familiar to those who have read John Green before, it was a wonderful read. A very satisfying book to spend some time with.
Those of you who have read it, here's some fun stuff:
And.... I recommend following John Green on Twitter @realjohngreen. He's hilarious.
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