aliveandnotlovingit's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
tragically beautiful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug use, Terminal illness, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual content, Vomit, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Medical trauma, and Ableism
abibliophobic_bookworm's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer
hollandvanderwey's review
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Sexual content, and Death
margaritium's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I really cried at the end. Augustus water , I am not okay.
Also He was my first fictional crush.
Also He was my first fictional crush.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Suicidal thoughts, Terminal illness, Vomit, Sexual content, Chronic illness, Medical content, Cancer, Child death, Cursing, and Medical trauma
rybass08's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
It was depressing, hard to get through. But the middle of the book was good. Just not for me. I already also knew what the story was about.
I didn’t cry. And I am a crier.
I didn’t cry. And I am a crier.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Cancer, Sexual content, and Vomit
zoezie's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I’m always amazed at John Green’s ability to write convincingly from different perspectives. I don’t know if he has personal experience with cancer but the perspectives in this book seem real to me. This book has the right amount of existential dread for my tastes and also feels realistic - no corny happy endings or anything like that
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Minor: Sexual content
croxhet53's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I found ghe style of writing interesting and easy to read and the romance was really unique but i can’t say i liked the main character much because of her obsession with rationalising everything to her views and discounting those of everyone else, even her parents. It made her seem quite egotistical. The beginning was a bit cliché but there were some funny plot twists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Dysphoria
chloe_23's review
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This book was so amazing!! I may have read this book MONTHS ago, but I still remember major points from this novel. I was sitting in my chair, eating chocolate, drinking tea, and crying so hard. I can't wait to reread this novel when I have time. I was so shocked when I finished it because it didn't feel like the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Sexual content, Cursing, and Death
margaret_hovestadt's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Not necessarily appropriate for young readers. But very interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
jamwsq's review
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
One of the best books I’ve ever read. It’s sad in tone from the start and you begin to expect a very predictable plot, but I’m happy to say it does not. Connecting with the characters is easy, and you begin to admire them as they find light and hope in a not so hopeful situation. Again this is another example where the book is better then the film. Definitely recommend if you can handle tragedy and minimal adult content
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Cancer
Minor: Sexual content