THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green

 We usually blame our "stars", our destiny, and our fate in every negative thing that happens to us. We always have to blame someone, or even ask what's wrong with us. We always have to find fault somewhere to release yourself from the tortures of life.

I guessed that's the reason why John Green entitled this novel The Fault in Our Stars.

Let  me just remind you that this is just a book review, not the movie review. I'd be posting another article about the comparison between the two. Moreover, suggestions and constructive criticisms are all welcome.

So, here's a blurb I've found on the Internet:

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.

It's not an ordinary story about a cancer patient. I used to hear stories of cancer patients who are trying hard to live a normal life. Hazel was different. She preferred to be alone. She preferred to be indifferent. Attending the support group meant invading her lovely, little world. Meeting Augustus was never in her priority, moreover falling in love with him.

I love the fact that John Green used another fictional novel in his novel. An Imperial Affliction wasn't a real book, and Peter van Houten is just another fictional character. Technically, he just wrote two stories in one book; the story of Anna and Hazel.

After reading An Imperial Affliction, Hazel was left with lots of questions; what happens to Anna's mom, to the Dutch tulip man, and to Anna's hamster. You know what? I wanna send an email to John Green right now to ask him about what happens to Hazel, to her family, to Isaac, and to Augustus' parents.

I love how JG used the novel to share how love works in wonders. When you're in love, you'll have all the reason to live and to fight for your love. Hazel's love for her parents motivates her and her lungs to continue breathing. Same with her love for Augustus. They have to live longer for each other, and for their families.

Please add The Fault in Our Stars in your reading lists! It's worth the time.



Final Rating: 9

Like Hazel, I'm always saving my 10! :D




Love,
Huntress