Synopsis: Despite the tumour shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.
Review: I have read many books in the eleven years that i have lived. I like reading different genres to change my literary course. Sometimes it’s romance novels, sometimes its murder mysteries, sometimes its fantasy and even on the rare occasion, i read a sci-fi book. But, I would say my favourite genre of the book is a heartbreaking, depressing story. I love them. Something always bad happens at the start, then something good happens in the middle, and at the very end of the book it becomes even more depressing then it was at the start. I don’t know why i like these kinds of books, there must be something about a tragic ending that is appealing to my brain. If i had to describe what i thought of The Fault In Our Stars i would say that it was the most heartbreaking, gut wrenching, depressing novel i have ever read. I won’t spoil anything for you, but oh man. That is a crazy sad book. I had tears streaming down my eyes for a good 30 minutes without stopping. The Fault In Our Stars is the kind of book that brings you into perspective of a not so normal teen. The relationship between Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters is very much like an actual relationship between two teenagers ( other then the fact that they both have cancer). There’s a wonderful quote in the book (I’m not exactly sure what chapter) but it goes like this “Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.” That quotes states exactly what i feel about the Fault In Our Stars. Everyone, and i mean EVERYONE should read this book. It is truly incredible! I hope you have as much fun, and tears as i did when reading it!
Recommended ages: 12 and up.
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