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Huzzah–The Fault in Our Stars
Can I start off by saying that this is an amazing book? Oh, I can? Well then…whatever. No need to repeat myself. It’s hard to put into words what makes this book so awesome. The characters are completely lovable, despite seeing their flaws, insecurities and brokenness. Their difficult circumstances make me want to root for them 100%. And it just seems like an epic story. One of those stories that melts your heart and shapes it into something a little bit different from how it started.
I really don’t want to ruin this story for you, so I’ll stick to generalities in my analysis. The story revolves around two main characters, Hazel and Augustus. Each of them has/is still having a brush with cancer and they meet at a support group. They grow close to one another and in the midst of this closeness, they truly transform one another’s lives. Plot-wise, there isn’t a ton of major action in this book. There are hospital stays and a little bit of travel, but most of the story stays close to home. It’s set among a limited cast of characters. I think that this closeness in telling the story allows the reader to become more attached to the story. It starts to feel like you are one of the bystanders experiencing the situation from the periphery.
The ending will have to remain a secret in this post. I can’t rob somebody of the satisfaction of reading it for themselves. I will say that it was satisfying, for me personally. The Fault in Our Stars helped me empathize more with those who have been touched by cancer. In other ways I feel like it has made me a better person. It speaks to the significance of human life, examining what makes a life lived worthwhile. Read the book to find out the conclusion that the book arrives at on that particular subject.
I would recommend the book for teens and up. If you’ve already read it, please let me know what you thought!
Possible Objections:
- A little bit of bad language
- A mild sexual scene
Rating: 5 Stars
Until next time…
Lori
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