I’m teary-eyed!

The Fault In Our Stars covers the story of Hazel Grace, a terminal cancer patient, who meets another cancer survivor Augustus Waters, an optimist, at her Support Group. A chance meeting turns into something more. But is it lifelong? Or is life for them not long enough?

Their story starts at Indianapolis and progresses through to romantic Amsterdam, where Hazel wants to get answers for all the questions about her favorite book. While Hazel is discontent about her quest, she does not know about the secret that Augustus has been keeping away from her.

Will their hopeless love find its chance to bloom or will it perish under the burden of their disease?  

My Review

John Green’s book is a refreshing read. I loves the author’s writing style and the witty and dark but humorous banter between Hazel and Augustus. It is as if John Green is Hazel Grace. As if he is writing every word crossing his mind right while being Hazel Grace. I kept wondering how one person could capture another’s person emotions and thoughts so beautifully.

The plot is very simple. What makes it unique is the maturity of thoughts shown by the central characters, despite being face to face with a monster as massive as death and despite being very young. Don’t we all wish that we could just say the right words at the right time, all the time? Mr. Green has done that wonderfully. 

Hazel’s outbursts with her parents are typical to a girl her age, but her character is in no way mean. She understands her needs and understands what her parents are going through taking care of her. These human touches in the writing is what makes the simple story so endearing.

The parallel story about Hazel’s favorite book and its author, Peter, adds a much needed dimension without which the story would have lacked a punch. The Dutch trip and an all expenses paid dinner with champagne by the canal is every hopeless romantic’s dream come true. But don’t expect a fairy-tale ending.

Final Verdict

If there was anything that I disliked about this book it was only that it had to end. In terms of the rating to count the number of stars I would give it, I would give it a constellation! And the author has managed all this without any graphic erotic content or without any use of obscene language.

The message I think is simple, it’s never too late to find love!

Who Should Read It

Readers averse to love stories, stay away. But otherwise I think everyone should read this achingly touching book of young love. And when you do, don’t forget to keep a couple of tissues handy. The last few pages will most definitely rip you.

Happy Reading!

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