The title itself is beautiful and the story is meaningful, heartwrenching, and humorous in the perfect places. I have a few chapters left, but I had to take a break. The story becomes much more intense during the final third of the book (my opinion, of course), and my heart literally aches when I read this amazing novel. It isn't a very long book, but John Green is able to create two extremely likable characters and their story, along with their struggles, finds a place in your heart. The dry humor and witty lines are classic John Green, and I just can't get enough.
The break that I am taking from reading the final chapters is not long; I plan on finishing before bed this evening, but I needed some time to catch my breath and think about the two characters who bring this story to life. I love John Green's award-winning Looking For Alaska, but The Fault in Our Stars is my favorite by far. Remember to live your best life today... and part of that would be to read this novel.
Thank you for this book recommendation. It sounds like you have got to know the characters as you would friends so it must be powerful writing. I was intrigued by the title so had to google it to find out a bit more. I know what I will be adding to my reading list.
ReplyDeleteYou got me! I'm gonna have to read this book. Thanks for such thoughtful comments and sharing your reading life with us!
ReplyDeleteI just love at not only can I share my writing, I also get amazing feedback from a large, caring community AND I get compelling book recommendations. The Fault in Our Stars is now on my book to read list. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThis is some powerful persuasive writing, because I've just written this book down to find. If you have to stop to think about the characters before ending I want to know more. Thanks for giving me a book to find.
ReplyDeleteI adore this book, and John Green, beyond what is normal. :) An amazingly beautiful novel.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you read it again so quickly. It is a book that pulls and tugs at you. The characters taught me so much about living and looking at things differently - like the entire view on basketball (I know minor to the story but so telling.) This is a book that will stay with me, so powerful.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! What higher praise is there than a second reading? You are so right about the characters making their way into our hearts. John Green is simply incredible and I agree with you about Looking for Alaska. Although, there is not a text by him that I haven't fallen in love with. Will Grayson, Will Grayson is pretty high up there, too.
ReplyDeletep.s. thanks for the invitation to read your slice :)
I, too, loved this book and have thought on many occasions that I want to read it again. Actually, thought about listening to it on audio as well. The writing is just breath taking that I want to hear the words again. Thank you for this reminder to take the time to read it again!
ReplyDeletePerfect. This is my current favorite book. It is so beautifully written. When I first began reading it, I was writing down lines I really liked, but I was copying half the book and so I finally gave up. I loved and worried about each character. It's on my reread list for summer!
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