This is officially the last book I was able to read on my summer vacation. :( It's tragic. I still have quite a long list of books I want to read, and I hope that I can do a better job of finding time to read during this school year!
Here's the synopsis from Goodreads.com:
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.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this book. I actually finished it in a couple of days. The Fault in Our Stars brought tears to my eyes. I feel that an author has done his or her job when your emotions flow! I was able to connect with Hazel and follow her on her journey.
I bought this book with the intention of adding it to my classroom library because I had heard students talk about it in the past. I will NOT be adding it, though, there is content that I do not find appropriate for 6th grade students, and I will leave those decisions up to their parents.
I did find that Hazel and Augustus are perhaps too smart or wise for their years. They do seem like adult versions of teenagers, quoting difficult material, and being almost philosophic. I'm not saying it's not possible, I'm just saying it's not quite like any teenagers that I've even known!
I would certainly recommend this book, though, and I would like to see the movie!
6 comments:
I definitely wouldn't add it to a 6th grade library, but I do have books like The Hunger Games in my 4th grade library. They've all seen those movies anyway and I had a conversation about The Walking Dead with my highest writing group the other day.
I need to add this to my to-read list! I've heard so much about it! Have to read it before I see the movie! :)
I read this earlier in the summer before my mate date to see the movie. Both had me crying at the same moment! I agree that they seem a lot smarter than any teenagers I've ever met - but then I've never met any teenagers with illnesses like that so it's hardly comparable.
I thought they seemed to big for their britches too! I made my mom read the book before we watched the movie the other day, and she agreed. Maybe its because they were sick and had so much more time to read etc. or maybe John Green just doesn't know teens very well :)
I may be the only person in the world who didn't really like this book. I don't exactly know what it was but I just didn't connect with it. I do want to see the movie to see if I like that better...
I have been seeing the previews for this movie and I should have realized that it was based on a book. Honestly it seems a little too sad for me...
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