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Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars

February 11, 2013 by Kenna Griffin

The Fault in Our StarsI was unconvinced when three people in as many days recommended I read The Fault in Our Stars. I was uncertain about the book because it was classified as a “young adult” novel. Apparently I think I’m just too grown up for such reading.

I’m glad I took the chance and read the sample because, as soon as I started the book, I was hooked.

The book, written by John Green, tells the story of 16-year-old Hazel, a girl with terminal cancer and more than a tinge of depression.

Hazel meets a boy, Augustus, at a support group for children with cancer that her mother forces her to attend.

The couple, who share a snarky, dark and private sense of humor, fall in love while trying to embrace and deny death and life, while putting meaning to it all.

The love story and the deeper narrative in the book were incredibly written. The Fault in Our Stars is easily the most well written book I’ve read in at least a year.

My favorite line comes from the budding romance part of the book. It reads: “His every syllable flirted.” Can you get any more lollipop sweet than that?

I swooned and cried while reading this book. It’s an absolute must read. It reminded me that everyone has his or her own roads to travel, but the journey may sometimes be sweeter than the destination.

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Comments

  1. PegFitzpatrick says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    I’m really happy that you gave it a shot. One of my favorite quotes is “I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.”

    Reply
    • profkrg says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      PegFitzpatrick That also is a good one! Thanks for the recommendation! What should I read next?

      Reply
  2. OrganizerSandy says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • profkrg says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      OrganizerSandy Have you read it, Sandy?

      Reply
  3. profkrg says

    February 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    Ah! One of the ladies who recommended this book! @PegFitzpatrick: Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars http://t.co/Fqu5uSDV #100Books

    Reply
    • PegFitzpatrick says

      February 11, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      @profkrg So so good. Right? I saw it in Triberr and couldn’t wait to read your review even thought I KNEW you’d love it.

      Reply
      • profkrg says

        February 11, 2013 at 6:49 pm

        @PegFitzpatrick so good! I read it in like a day.

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        • PegFitzpatrick says

          February 11, 2013 at 7:14 pm

          @profkrg Me too, I stayed up until I finished it. I couldn’t stop. #TFIOS

          Reply
  4. chattyprof says

    February 11, 2013 at 9:29 pm

    Kenna, I loved, loved, loved, loved this book like I wouldn’t believe. I saw it reviewed in People and then read it in just a few nights. I want to read more that he’s written, too. What an amazing story that was. I’m glad you enjoyed it, too. Ellen

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    • profkrg says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      chattyprof I wonder if the others are as good. I was concerned about my review because I didn’t want to build it up to be so good that it couldn’t go anywhere but down. I hope I didn’t do that.
      Thanks for reading and commenting, Ellen!

      Reply
  5. dadblunders says

    February 11, 2013 at 10:49 pm

    Kenna,

    Thank you for the recommendation. I don’t have nearly as much time to read as I once did but I am most definitely keeping a “future” reading list for myself. I am placing this in the “must” read list.

    Aaron Brinker aka DadBlunders

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    • profkrg says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      dadblunders You should read my post on making time to read. 😉 I’m all about it!

      Reply
  6. danielalex_book says

    February 12, 2013 at 1:29 am

    Hey Kenna
    It sounds very sweet.
    Would you recommend it for guys as well?

    Reply
    • profkrg says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      danielalex_book Since one of the primary characters is a young boy, I think it would work well for men too. It is sweet, though.

      Reply
      • danielalex_book says

        February 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

        profkrg danielalex_book Thanks Kenna.

        Reply
  7. profkrg says

    February 12, 2013 at 7:49 am

    Have you read it, Ellen? It’s so good! @ChattyProf: Book Review: The Fault in Our Stars http://t.co/Fqu5uSDV #100Books

    Reply
    • ChattyProf says

      February 12, 2013 at 11:14 am

      @profkrg Oh, yes… I commented 🙂

      Reply
      • profkrg says

        February 12, 2013 at 11:39 am

        @ChattyProf I wonder why I didn’t get an email. 🙁

        Reply
  8. ThinDifference says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    I read this book last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. The reason I picked it up was that it was targeted to teens, so I was curious on why the story worked for this audience. There also was a health angle. Anyway, it was a well-written, relevant story.

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    • profkrg says

      February 12, 2013 at 3:34 pm

      ThinDifference Is it possible that this book works for most audiences? I think the understanding or curiosity that surrounds death might make it such.

      Reply
      • ThinDifference says

        February 12, 2013 at 4:44 pm

        profkrg In my opinion, it absolutely works for both audiences. It is a wonderfully written story that is relevant for young and old adults. Unfortunately, death crosses age lines. The story of relationships and experiences in this book provides an outlook necessary for all audiences. I was impressed with the writing and the story. Thanks! Jon

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