The Fault in Our Stars: John Green

Excerpt: Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green's most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.

My Review:

This is one of the books that had a profound impact on my life, a story that I will always remember, it is one of the few novels that offer dramatic and humorous dialogues that shed light on our current world and how we must cope with it in our own ways. The story revolves around two teenagers, Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters, and their complex relationships with their friends, family, and others.

In contrast, Hazel Grace lacks confidence as a result of her situation and feels like a burden to her parents, while Augustus is a friendly, confident individual who enjoys spending time with friends while undergoing chemotherapy. Also, it represents how our idols are completely different from what we expect them to be from their works, how we often make them a greater part of our lives, and how, sometimes, seeing their real lives can be even more difficult than reading their fictional works.

In addition to his talents as a great writer, John Green has a perfect sense for describing the angst and difficulties that teenage boys experience daily in the Shakespearean style, sharing moments of wit and humor to provide a completely satisfying story. These are some of the quotes I will never forget from the book.

“I cannot tell you how thankful I am for our little infinity. I wouldn't trade it for the world. You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I'm grateful.”

“People will say it's sad that she leaves a lesser scar, that fewer remember her, that she was loved deeply but not widely. But it's not sad, Van Houten. It's triumphant. It's heroic. Isn't that real heroism? ”

“You say you're not special because the world doesn't know about you, but that's an insult to me. I know about you.”

Final Verdict: TFIOS is a compelling novel consisting of roller coaster rides of emotions throughout, with a greater sense of significance after the novel. In conclusion, I would recommend this book to those seeking a greater sense of hope and appreciation for the moments of their lives, regardless of whether they are positive or negative, and who are grateful for the beauty that is inherent within themselves.