This book is about two young teenagers who fall in love inexplicably in no time at all. Had it been this plain of a storyline, no adult would bother to pick up this book. But of course there is always a twist. In most teen novels it is always a supernatural twist or an essence of danger. Here the danger lies in both of them because they both have cancer. Yes, cancer. One has to constantly take Phalanxifor and the other has osteosarcoma. As the tag line goes, it is one sick love story. But don't feel too bad, because that is just what this book will make you see.
It starts off with the heroine narrating her life as a terminal cancer patient attending a support group. And then it hits you with the climax named Augustus Waters. And upon that chance meeting they bond over their favorite author and philosophical underpinnings of what it means to live and be alive. Hazel then experiences an illness related episode and gets rushed to the hospital. At that point, she thought nothing could ever be the same for her because of her impending death. And she was right, nothing would ever be the same because she and Augustus would fall in love. What happens after will just make your heart melt.
The Fault in Our Stars
by
John Green
The author being male, I think this is a refreshing take on what teenage love stories could portray. The most interesting part about it was how accurate his writing of her narration could be. Though the lead characters have these illnesses, it makes you feel respect for them. It shows you that they are just normal people; that they also enjoy movies, food, humor, hanging out, video games, adventures; that they are just like you; and that they also fall in love. From the beginning to the end, this book never loses touch of the humor and tragic sense of living.
From my experience, I could not help but laugh, smile and cry at most points of the book. I laughed because of the irresistible humor, I smiled because of the sweet sincere dispositions, and I cried because despite the lovable characters they are, I know that the tragedy they want to overcome will happen. As far as favorites go, my favorite character would be Augustus because of his optimistic outlook that is just infectious. And if I would fall in love too, I would want to fall in love with someone like Augustus.
Bursting with energy and emotions, this book will surely bring you to the edge of your seat and eat your heart out. You will start with your face grinning from ear to ear and end with tears in your eyes and a smile in your heart. The fault in our stars will bring out emotions in you and make you genuinely care.
Just an interesting add-on, I came up with a random playlist for this book. It's is just two songs, but believe me, they are enough to supplement your emotions while reading this.
1) Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
2) The Fault in Our Stars by Troye Sivan
And because it is Friday, this will be my first #flashbackfriday entry.
The newly released trailer for the movie "The Fault in Our Stars" starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort is now on YouTube. The movie hits theaters June 6, 2014, so get your hearts ready and your tissues stocked.
Dani
January 31, 2014- 3:30PM
"You don't get to choose if you get hurt in this world,
But you do have some say in who hurts you."
- Augustus Waters, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
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