The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

INFORMATION 

Title                           : The Fault In Our Stars 

Author                      : John Green 

Published                : June 26, 2014

Publisher                 : Dutton Books 

Publication Place : New York City, USA

Genre                        : Young adult, Drama, Romance 

Number of pages : 313 (hardcover)

Price                          : 10$-15$ / Rp 170.000

Rating                       : 4/5 (Goodreads) , 4.7/5 (Amazon)

"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green tells the poignant love story of Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old thyroid cancer patient, and Augustus Waters, a charismatic 17-year-old amputee. The teens meet at a cancer support group, bonding over dark humor, shared experiences and their quest for life's meaning. As they fall deeply in love, they confront mortality, existentialism and the complexities of life. Their journey takes them to Amsterdam to meet reclusive author Peter Van Houten, seeking answers about life's purpose. 

Hazel Grace Lancaster, the protagonist, is a pragmatic, introspective 16-year-old navigating thyroid cancer. Augustus Waters, the charismatic love interest, is a 17-year-old amputee with osteosarcoma. Isaac, Augustus's friend, struggles with his own mortality. Peter Van Houten, author of "An Imperial Affliction," symbolizes complexity and ambiguity. 

"The Fault in Our Stars" employs a deeply personal, first-person narrative voice, with Hazel Grace Lancaster as the relatable and witty protagonist. The author which is John Green's, masterful use of first-person narration intensifies the emotional impact, making Hazel's journey feel intensely personal and relatable.

Interesting quotes which might be suitable to describe the story of the novel : 

Life is the art of dying

I recommended to you to read this novel because "The Fault in Our Stars" is a life-changing, thought-provoking, and emotionally resonant novel that will leave readers reflecting on life's preciousness, meaning, and connections.

Rating from me : 8.5/10