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The Fault in Our Stars
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So I know that talking about TFIOS will just rehatch all my emotions once more, but I feel it is VERY necessary to talk about such a PHENOMENAL book.
I read TFIOS a very months ago, and let me tell you, IT KILLED ME. But in a good way, if that's possible. When I picked it up at the library, I had no idea what it was about or that is was sad. (I read the 7 pages thinking Hazel Grace was a boy:) Not knowing anything made it a much better read because I didn't have any expectations going into it.
WARNING!!!!!!! I'LL BE TALKING ABOUT SPOILERS, SO IF YOU HAVEN'T READ TFIOS, DON'T READ THE COMMENTS!!!!!!!
I'll give you a minute to not read the comments...
I'm not going to beat around the bush.... Augustus Waters dies. He DIES! I cried like a baby. I mean CHEST-HEAVING sobs. Basically from the part when Gus tells Hazel Grace, "I lit up like a christmas tree, Hazel Grace," to the end of the book. I can't even begin to explain how this book has affected me. It's ridiculous. My heart breaks for all the Augustus Waters out there, wanting to impact the world, but not being able to or not having the chance.
After I finished the book (and stopped crying), I sat in my bed and thought about how everyday kids and teens die of cancer. EVERYDAY. Among other things, John Green has made me realize how extremely blessed I am and that I need to be more grateful for the life I have.
I'd love to hear how TFIOS has imapted you, and (if you've read his other books) what you think of them.
submitted by Livv S., age 12, Lancaster, PA
(May 2, 2014 - 11:29 am)
(May 2, 2014 - 11:29 am)
TFiOS is one of my favorite books, and John Green one of my favourite authors. The Fault in Our Stars made me think about things more and therefore feel slightly depressed on occasion. I wouldn't have it any other way. Also, he has influenced my writing style a lot.
(May 2, 2014 - 3:39 pm)
I love this book! It truly opened my eyes to the fact that we (and everything else) are just a side effect of dying. :)
(May 3, 2014 - 10:12 pm)
Ooohkaaay....I don't think I was planning on reading this book, but thank you for the insane spoiler.
But I thought Hazel was the one with the terminal illness and all. Was I completely misinformed?
(May 4, 2014 - 8:29 pm)
Don't say I didn't warn you.....
Hazel is the one with cance... at the beginning. You really just have to read the book.
(May 5, 2014 - 6:47 am)
Don't kill me or anything, but I couldn't stand this book. I picked it up in the bookstore, read a couple of pages, and then had the extreme urge to fling it at the wall and tear all its pages out. The writing style really annoyed me. I don't like the plot, either, from the synopsis I've read. The ending seemed too predictable to me and I don't like teen "falling-in-love" stories at the best of times, and especially not when the writing style drives me batty. I have tried reading other John Green books, but none of the plots interest me and most of the writing styles have me wishing to bash my head against a wall repeatedly. Sorry, but I'm not a fan.
(May 5, 2014 - 9:23 am)
I can understand how you wouldn't like the plot.... I guess. Maybe if you've read a lot of other cancer books before, or something. This was one of the first cancer stories I've read, so I wasn't like, "This is so stereotypical for a cancer book." And Hazel Grace does say "like" a lot... I actually did like John Green's writing style, but maybe that's just me:)
(May 5, 2014 - 1:59 pm)
We're not going to kill you! I can see how it might be annoying, it's a young adult style that lots of other people don't like, either. Especially if you don't like romance, the hype might seem pointless.
@ Everinne
I got spoiled for this book on the CB as well. It's still definitely worth it!
Spamster in his spamster cage says argx. Arg, indeed. Spoilable spoilers.
(May 5, 2014 - 2:31 pm)
I can't wait for the movie on June 6th!! And the soundtrack.. *fangirls some more as usual*
(May 7, 2014 - 7:31 pm)
It's not my favorite book of all time, but I definitely like it. I'm actually going to the gathering tomorrow, because Tennessee. Hopefully it won't be as crazy as I heard the one in Miami was.
(May 7, 2014 - 10:43 pm)
Waaaaaaaait..... so you are seeing JOHN GREEN today? I am SOOOOOOOO jealous!!!!!! Hope you have a great time.
(May 8, 2014 - 9:42 am)
It was really fun! He got everyone to say 'Good Morning, Hank, it's Tuesday", and then we saw an exclusive preview for the movie and they answered questions and Ansel Elgort did a little dance of sorts. I was mostly there for John Green though, so I didn't pay as much attention to the actors.
(May 8, 2014 - 9:31 pm)
Even more envious!!!!!!! My older sister's english teacher is going to meet him, too! I'm considering asking her to get me an autograph:)
(May 9, 2014 - 7:21 am)
That sounds really fun! I hope there's a livestream of one of the gatherings like they did with the Evening of Awesome.
(May 9, 2014 - 2:27 pm)
Sadly, it's more Fox's thing than John's thing, so he doesn't really have much control over it all. Hopefully some day I'll be able to come to a proper Nerdfighter gathering, or see Hank, because he is just the best.
(May 9, 2014 - 10:39 pm)
There's a writing festival in my area, and the director said she had been talking to John and was trying to get him come for the festival next year! Hopefully he would also do a proper Nerdfighter gathering as well, but if he comes here at all, that would be awesome.
(May 10, 2014 - 11:47 am)