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 ;)

Originally posted to: www.fictionlove.com

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.

Also Check out: http://www.dofthea.com/review/tfios/

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