This book was a great combination of funny and sad. This is the first book by John Green that I've read,but I don't think it will be my last! Very well written.

This was my first book I've ever read by John Green and my best friend read another book by him {Paper Towns} and she said it was really bad. So when I first picked this book up at the library, I really didn't know what to expect. But what the heck, I decided to read it anyways, and try reading a book in a different kind of genre that I usually read.

I finished this book in 3 days.
That says a lot for a person like me, because I'm a very fast reader in general, but it usually takes me a bit longer to read a book like that. This book was suprisingly amazing. I became addicted to it after the first few pages, and couldn't put it down! I really have no words for how much I enjoyed this book, but I do have one this to say. It really (I know this is cheesy but,) changed my life. I mean my entire perspective on illness. I love learning about health in general, so it was great to read a book based on it. With an adorable hint of romance, and loveable characters, it was a masterpiece.

Spectacular job John! {P.S I loved the metaphors ;)

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Like a lot of people I was waiting for The Fault in Our Stars with baited breath. So when I finally got my hands on my copy I dropped my life (school and everything) and read the book in under four hours. And it was beautiful.

There were certain points in the novel that were hard to read, but I pushed forth because I was in love with the characters. Even though everything looked grim and I thought there was no way Hazel Grace was going to get her happy ending, I pushed through because I loved her. I loved her and I loved Augustus Waters and I didn't want to leave them behind. I needed to see the story through.

The novel follows Hazel Grace, a sixteen year old girl who also happens to be a cancer patient. Her parents force her to go to support group where she meets Augustus Waters. The rest of the book follows their story together and how they support each other and just how deeply Augustus affects Hazel's life. Saying anymore would be to spoil the book, which I don't want to do (I mean look at my summary of the book, it leaves so much out), because I want you to read it. This book is not a Twilight book, yes, there is a romantic element, and yes Augustus does change Hazel's life, but the love story in this novel is just right. Hazel is not cured because he loves her, Hazel grows from her experiences and meeting Augustus just happens to be one of them.

John's writing style is hard to describe. Read, when she finished the book described it as "the writing of that kid in school who managed to absorb everything that they ever taught you." This is pretty true. John references philosophy, literature, religion and many others. You would think that this would sound pretentious, but it does not. John Green's voice (and that of Hazel's) has this extremely human quality to it.

John Green manages to write a story about cancer, where cancer is not the central character, central plot point and it does not invoke emotions because it's expected to. This book feels real, like it could have happened or one day might.

Thank you John, thank you for writing this.

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I've read pretty well all of John Green's books only missing Will Grayson, Will Grayson. This book made me laugh out loud, smile, cry, and look at my life and the people I love differently. I never knew a completely fictional story could tug at the heart strings like The Fault In Our Stars!

This is not a cancer book even though the pages are dominated with cancer. The main characters just happen to have cancer, "a side effect of dying," as Hazel would say. Hazel and Augustus do not let the cancer define them. Sure, it adds ammo to their never-ending witty banter, but this book is void of self-pity and "woe is me" fluff. Instead, we are reminded of true love, a love so strong that it doesn't matter if someone is sick, or has to be on oxygen 24/7, or accidentally pees the bed one time. It's about making the most of the time you do have. It doesn't matter that you might only get another year to be in love with this person, all that matters is that you got to love another person and be loved in return. Life is short and every minute should count.
http://letseatbooks.blogspot.com/2012/02/fault-in-our-stars-by-john-green.html

I ordered this book a few weeks ago with the intention of saving it until after I'd finished my assigned reading for school. I'd never read any of John Green's work and was interested to see if the hype was justified. When it arrived, I figured I'd read a page or two to see what it was like... and ploughed through half the book before I came to my senses.

Bloody hell, this man can write. Hazel's voice is so honest and raw, it feels as though she's sitting right next to you as you're reading. It's amazing how nearly every page is dominated by cancer and yet it doesn't read like a "cancer book" at all (in fact, Hazel pokes fun at the "cancer kid" genre on multiple occasions in ways that shouldn't be funny but are, admittedly, hilarious).

My main qualm with the book would be in the dialogue--which, although endlessly entertaining, is a little unrealistic. The characters speak how we mere mortals WISH we spoke in everyday life, in the intelligent kind of language that we tend to use online (in blogs, sarcastic messages to our friends, etc.) but never in real situations. People don't often come up with lines like "You will not harm my girlfriend today, Foreign Terrorist of Ambiguous Nationality!" in the spur of the moment. That said, the exchanges between Hazel, Augustus, and even Isaac were part of what made the book so engaging.

It's a delightfully easy and enthralling read, though the action tapers off a little too gradually in the second half and this makes the emotional parts a little too soft, a little too easy. I feel like it was the kind of book that could have made me cry but didn't, because I was too prepared for everything that happened. However (without giving anything away) I do think that the ending was dealt with in a way that remained true to the story and, from what I can imagine, true to real life.

IN SHORT: This is one of the most engaging books I've read in the while, and the most thought-provoking. I can see that the tiny issues I have with elements of the story make it better as a whole. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys atypical relationship stories or not-entirely-serious contemplations of life and death. I will definitely be reading more of John Green's work in the future if this is anything to go by.

To be honest, I hadn't heard of John Green or this book until a few weeks ago when Twitter was all a-twitter about this new book of his. My curiosity got the better of me, and I went out and picked it up. And am I ever glad I did. It's a fantastically profound read, mixing in humour with the conventionally-morbid subject matter. It is philosophical and thought-provoking, causing the reader to reflect on their own views on "making a difference" in the world. I am often uneasy with the topic of death, and the writing in TFiOS felt so real to me that it made me quite uncomfortable thinking about it and how I'd feel if I were in that situation.

I loved the depiction of the support group members' dynamics. One moment in particular stood out to me, where Green writes about how these children are beating cancer yet it becomes like a competition, trying to beat each other with their stories as well. You see that kind of one-upsmanship in all facets of life with all different types of people, which doesn't exclude those who are terminally ill. And although the main focus is the developing friendship of Hazel and Augustus, I found myself really loving the dynamic between Augustus and Isaac. The bromance they had throughout the book is such a simple & supportive one, free of any complications that their illnesses may cause to their physical bodies.

Although it didn't necessarily "change my world" and I didn't shed any tears (I don't often cry with books or movies), I can see where moments in TFiOS can really pull at your heartstrings. It is a witty, poignantly-written book that tackles some tough issues with grace, charisma and some joie de vivre.

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Beautifully written, wonderfully thought-out. Hilarious and touching. Everyone has their own book that they love so much they could read it a hundred times over, and The Fault In Our Stars is definitely mine.

I've loved John Green's books for several years now, and as part of John and his brother Hank's online community of Nerdfighters, I have been looking forward to this book for a nearly a year! All I can say is that it did not disappoint. It has all of the "John Green" humor readers have come to expect, with a sadness and beauty that makes you fall in love with the book like you fall asleep, "slowly at first, then all at once". I laughed and cried, and I would recommend this book to everyone. I hope this book finds homes on bookshelves all around the world! Every one of John's books has been better than the last; you may even say his career is on a rollercoaster that only goes up. DFTBA!

I usually dislike reading teen books, I never find them interesting or entertaining...usually just poorly written. However, I have just finished "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green and I now have a renewed faith in teen literature. I have never once cried while reading a book, this is no longer the case. I had to stop several times to wipe away the tears(both of sadness and enjoyment).

Heart warming and truly moving story about life and death. This book will make you laugh and cry all on the same page. The charters are amazing and will draw you in. 10/10

DFTBA

This book was amazing, it was well written and had the perfect balance of character development and plot to make it great. It had me laughing and loving amd crying and smiling all through out the book. John green is a purely amazing author. I feel in love with Agustus Waters the second he appeared on the pages and didn't stop loving him till the end of the book. Hazel Grace was a witty and snarky teenaged girl, which you do not find enough of in novels anymore. Most girls in books are portrayed as this perfect hallow shell of a person, but Hazel was so realistic she had her talents and she had her faults but that only made you love her more. I felt as though I could relate to her, even though I've never had and god hoping never will cancer but the thing is she is not just a cancer patient she is still a teenager. That was the part I could relate to, throu out the whole book she still remained a teenaged girl, never once did she become that stereotypical cancer story charchter. John Green created so many things in this book that I now want including the band the hectic glow, which I found myself going to find a band that fit in my mind what they would sound like. I actually think it was good that he never used a real band because then you as the reader can find the sound they would have based on the way you perceived the characters. Had he flat out told you that Augustus favorite band had been The All American Rejects or The Beatles, you would of thought differently of him. But by letting you create the sound of the hectic glow you had a little bit of control over the characters you've become attached to, it also means my Agustus is slightly different from everyone else making the reading seem a little more personal. I feel as if this is a book that will withstand the test of time and be passed on from generation ot generation. Personally I loved it. I highly recommend it to anyone.

What a fantastic read. John, may I say that I give you complete and absolute kudos for this book. Even I couldn't hold back my laughter when reading this book, nor could I hold back the tears that demanded to be spilled as I read about the ever modest Hazel and charismatic Augustus.

My grandmother died from cancer. Unfortunately, I can't say much about it since I was so little when she went to sleep for the last time. But I will without a doubt treat people with disease or illness just like I would anyone else. After all, we all get sick, right? Some just get it worse than others.

However, I still have to say that Looking for Alaska is my favorite book of John's and will continue to be forever. The Fault in Our Stars really helps to see how it feels from the cancercontaining side of the story. I'm not too sure if this is a side effect of cancer, or a side effect of dying. Whichever it may be, I greatly recommend this book to any and everyone.

Just spent 5 hours reading "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green. Can't remember the last time a novel ever caused such a roller coaster of emotions. I laughed...I cried...And that was in the first 10 pages. It reminded me of the good times (and bad) of watching close friends, battle, accept and unfortunately die from this disease. This book, like life, is a roller coaster. Live your best life today.

This is irrelevant to the content of the book, however I'm not sure where I should post this. John Green specifically wants all copies to be sold and shipped on January 10th, as mentioned on his facebook, tumblr, youtube channel, etc. However, today I saw nearly 20 copies of this book on the shelf in the Teen section, at a location in Ottawa. Please respect John Green's wishes and hold them back until the tenth. Thank you.

For anyone considering this book, or preordering it, just a note: the author has promised that anyone preordering this book will receive a signed copy of the book!