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ASIN: 014242417X ID #112256 |
Amazon's Price: $ 7.97
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Summary of this Book... | ||
Who doesn't know this story by now?  Hazel (a Mary Sue) is dying of cancer, and she meets and falls in love with a strapping young chap (a Gary Stue). | ||
I especially liked... | ||
There were a few parts where I laughed out loud, and I even came close to tears. I like emotionally vivid novels, and this one succeeded in that department. Yes, it's a nice mixture of humour and tragedy. The information about cancer was also interesting. Favourite scene (spoiler alert): ▶︎ Favourite quotes: ▶︎ | ||
I didn't like... | ||
Towards the end of the book, things fell a little flat. I think John Green could have been more concise and wrapped up the ending neatly. Instead, it driveled on longer than I expected or wanted, so unfortunately I didn't regret putting it down (although I enjoyed the story). Some of it is also highly unrealistic, i.e. Hazel's passion for "An Imperial Affliction" became a laughable and unbelievable obsession; Peter Van Houten's character is way overdone and he would never have said half of the things he said. | ||
This Book made me feel... | ||
Without the hype, I would have been pleasantly surprised and enjoyed it a lot more than I did. With the hype, I'm afraid I have to pull out the big "Overrated" stamp. | ||
The author of this Book... | ||
John Green has wit and some insights (not as profound as they're cracked up to be), but in many places I felt like he was trying too hard. He also has the annoying habit of clinging onto one or two truths and repeating them over and over and over again, until they were ruined. The first time I read each gem of profound philosophical wisdom I thought, "Wow." The second time it lost the wow-factor. The third, fourth and fifth times were groan-inducing. He made his own points cliche. | ||
I recommend this Book because... | ||
It's probably worth it for the funny and profound bits, and it's a heart-warming and heart-wrenching story. | ||
I don't recommend this Book because... | ||
I have nothing against it. But I don't have much for it, either. | ||
Further Comments... | ||
This book may be a bestseller, and it deserves it. But it will never be a classic because it does not contain that timelessness that speaks to all generations. A passing success to be enjoyed and, in a few years, forgotten. | ||
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Created Nov 28, 2014 at 4:42pm •
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