REVIEW - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

Hazel was diagnosed with cancer and she knows she will die. However, a medical miracle has allowed her more years in her life, however the inevitable truth - she will die. Depressed and alone, she meets Augustus, the light in her dark tunnel. Worried she will become a 'grenade', hurting those around her when she dies, Hazel is wary at first to admit her love. However as time grows on, life picks up.The Fault in Our Stars is not a book. It is a journey we take with Hazel and Augustus. A journey of life and what it means to live and die. It will have you laughing and crying but will stay with you forever.

"My name is Hazel. Augustus Waters was the greatest star-crossed love of my life. Ours was an epic love story, and I won't be able to get more than a sentence into it without disappearing into a puddle of tears. Gus knows. I will not tell you our love story, because-like all real love stories - it will die with us, as it should."

John Green is a literature legend! After hearing many, many, many good things about The Fault in Our Stars I decided to pick it up from the shop and give it a go. I am not really a contemporary fan however, I have recently started to enjoy reading books about people with illnesses (My Sister's Keeper, Ways to live Forever, Cold Hands Warm Heart). For anyone who hasn't read this book, READ IT! NOW!

Absolutely loved this! A book that makes you think about life in different angles and what it means to be you. I laughed and cried at the same time! A definite read for those who liked My Sister's Keeper.




CHARACTERS:
5/5
A clear image is created for all of the characters that defy the stereotypical cancer fighter. Augustus is built to be lovable so you really get a sense of the love Hazel has for him.

PLOT AND ORIGINALITY
5/5
You could easily read 150 pages without even realizing that you have. So quick paced with a unique view on illness and death.

WRITING:
5/5
A very mature style with very thought - provoking twists. A page turner.

EFFECT ON ME
5/5
Wow! It really is thought provoking, making me reflect on my life, what happens when you die and what makes me, me?

OVERALL RATING: 5

RECOMMENDED RELATED READS: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
                           Ways to Live Forever by Sally Nichols