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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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jordanmkelly's review against another edition

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emotional funny inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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sianw1992's review against another edition

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5.0

My friend Helen nagged and nagged and nagged me to read this book. 'You must read it', she said, 'you will love it and you will cry'.
I must admit, I read the blurb and cringed. This wasn't my kind of book at all. I read books to take me away from all the crap in my life, I don't pick depressing reads.
From the moment I started reading I knew I would love this book. The character of Hazel Grace Lancaster is brilliant. I'd never read a story from the point of view of someone with cancer. Her attitude to her sickness was interesting to read. I never pitied her, and I think that was important, Hazel Grace would not want to be pitied. I thought she was funny and a refreshing female lead.
Then in walks Augustus Waters, one of the most amazing romantic leads I've ever read. Like Hazel I fell in love with him as I read each page, found out more about him. He also has a wicked sense of humour and this insatiable love of life, adventure and spontaneity.
I must really give great praise to John Green. He writes characters that can be easily related, realistic characters that take you on this incredible journey, through laughter and tears. After only one chapter I looked up the author and plan to read much more of his work.
I don't really want to give away what happens, because reading it and finding each surprise was part of the enjoyment, all I can say is READ THIS BOOK! You won't regret it!

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emotional

4.25

vangalapriya's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this book! I've previously read paper towns by john green and loved that too. When I heard about this book I was in college with very little time so even though I knew it was one of my favorite authors, I couldn't get to it. So summer rolled around and I heard they were making a movie. I went to Walmart and it was on sale. I picked it up. One of the best decisions I've ever made. I could not put it down. I read the whole book in three hours. I've read these types of books before. Cancer patients, my true love is dying. But they've always felt so fake to me. This one over flowed with honest emotion. One that I couldn't help but let it touch me. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to read it. It doesn't matter what you're taste is. You'll have a better appreciation of life.