15. tra 2013.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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Book summary: 

Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 13, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs... for now. 

Two years post-miracle, sixteen-year-old Hazel is post-everything else, too; post-high school, post-friends and post-normalcy. And even though she could live for a long time (whatever that means), Hazel lives tethered to an oxygen tank, the tumours tenuously kept at bay with a constant chemical assault. 


Enter Augustus Waters. A match made at cancer kid support group, Augustus is gorgeous, in remission, and shockingly to her, interested in Hazel. Being with Augustus is both an unexpected destination and a long-needed journey, pushing Hazel to re-examine how sickness and health, life and death, will define her and the legacy that everyone leaves behind.

I've been a fool...

       Do you know what was the first thing I wanted to do after reading this book? Well to forbid by low translating John Green's book into my language or if they were translated I'd be the first to read them and then (dis)approve them. Now here is why - not so long ago I found the translated copy of Looking for Alaska in the library here and of course I picked it up and well that didn't turn out so well. When I started this book I felt like it wasn't the same man who wrote them and it wasn't..

      Hazel (even her name is pretty) is a girl with Stage IV thyroid cancer. I had no clue what thyroid was but the bottom line is she had a cancer and she's been preparing herself to die but by some miracle she survived. Still the cancer was there and another thing was she had to carry around an oxygen tank so just by that everyone could see that she was ill. Her life became a routine where she went to the classes and spent time at home. Also she went to the support group where she met Augustus and her life changed. She knew she would die and she prepared herself but then her life got the meaning again.

       This is not a typical love story, to get that clear. This is not a story where you'll cry only because of the cancer story, nope. Oh you'll cry a lot, trust me, but for many reasons. The beauty of this story that even though you're completely aware of the story and the illness still you'll laugh out loud and fall for all the characters. I love Hazel's witty and strong personality and honesty. I love Augustus - oh I adore that boy. I love his humor and his big heart. I also love Isaac and others. Most of all I love this book.

      Dear Mr Green I owe you one apology. Actually there is no excuse for ever doubting in you but I swear I'll never do that again. You've got my heart with this book and a piece of it will always stay there.

Rating: In case you haven't read my review 5 stars is not enough.

Until the next time,

Broj komentara: 20:

  1. It is powerful and emotional, glad that you had a better go with this one

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    1. I shouldn't have had doubts in the first place :) Thanks :)

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  2. I still haven't read anything by John Green. *hangs head in shame and runs away* I KNOW! There are things wrong with me. I've heard nothing but amazing things about this book, but the thyroid cancer aspect hits a little close to home as my husband had it, and I'm just not sure it's something I want to read about. I do feel like I'm missing out on something special though. Maybe I'll work my way up to it! So glad it had such a profound effect on you Tanja:)

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    1. Shame on you Jenny! tsk! You must read it!!! Kidding, trust me I was like that and people drove me crazy and they were right. You have to read this :) I'm sorry to hear about your husband maybe you should read it cause the main character is really strong! Thanks :)

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  3. Hahaha! Whatever it is, you got to this beauty of a book finally and really, that's all that matters. You're right, this book makes you cry cry cry! I'm happy you loved it, Tanja! Amazing review of an amazing book. :D

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

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    1. Yes I'm so happy to say that I've read this book. Oh yes it really makes you cry. Thanks Sarika :)

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  4. So Glad you loved this one! I've had this sitting on my shelf since it release, but haven't got up the nerve to read it yet. Hopefully soon though :)

    Janina @ Synchronized Reading

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    1. Oh you must read it Janina! :) Trust me you'll never forget it. I can't wait to see your review for it :)

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  5. THIS BOOK!!! It's just... everything. I'm glad you got to take the journey with these characters too.

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  6. Sometimes I wonder if I'll ever listen to myself and finally pick up a John Green book. ;) I've been meaning to for months now! I honestly have no idea where to start, but so many people seem to love this one. I usually avoid cancer stories like the plague, but something tells me this one is a little different. Brilliant review as always!

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    1. Listen to your heart when it's calling for you! :D I do avoid some stories that break me in half but I need this. They open my eyes even more. Thanks :)

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  7. Yayy! I'm so glad you loved this one, Tanja! It was my first John Green and while Looking for Alaska didn't impress me, this one blew me away! I also loved Will Grayson, Will Grayson and definitely have to check out John Green's other novels as well. Fantastic review, dear! :)

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    1. Maybe I started with the right book :) I'll check others too very soon :) Thank you ;)

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  8. This sounds so amazing! Everyone seems to really love this book, and I want to give it a try soon. Augustus sounds like a great character. Awesome review!

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    1. Everything is great with this book. I really hope you'll get to read it soon. Thanks :)

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  9. I have this but I'm too scared to read it! Looks like you really enjoyed it though. Some day I'll do it! Wonderful review, Tanja! :)

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    1. You don't have to be scared! :) I know some people don't like books that break your heart but you remember them forever :) Thanks Rachel :)

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  10. Great review, Tanja :) I need to read it, but as I said, I decided to leave it last. I love John Green's books :)

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    1. Yes maybe it's for the best to leave this for later :) Thanks :)

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