The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

[rath010]

"The Fault in Our Stars" is a confusing title, however the text does briefly touch on the idea of infinite stars and the idea of an infinite life - how might that look to a cancer patient? It is a fitting title to the book. I actually had a hard time getting into this novel initially because it seemed like a very stereotypical cancer survival novel with lingering hints that the main character might die in the end. As to whether or not that is the case, I will not say. By about 100 pages into the book I was convinced this novel was different and very intellectual on the topic for a purely fictional piece.

I really enjoyed the story John Green puts together. He tackles a touchy subject from a fresh perspective and includes an ironic ending to his novel based on his own main character's adventures in reading. I'm not really one to cry at a book, but I found myself tearing up by the end and strongly forewarn any emotional individuals to avoid this story (whether movie or book) unless you have tissues with you. I feel like the ending brought a sense of mystery, but a satisfying closure and the targeted audience of young adults will find a lot of pleasure in relating to struggles of love and friendship between Gus and Hazel.

[gali]

Duplication - there is already a topic open for this book