When I heard about The Fault in Our Stars movie coming out and almost everybody I knew obsessing over it, I told myself I wouldn't watch the movie or read the book. But I finally gave in and here I am, writing a response to the book. I must admit, the book is heading in a great direction even though I just started it a couple days ago.
Hazel tells the reader about her thyroid cancer that eventually spread to her lungs. Her mom makes her go to a cancer support group that she really despises but she'll do anything to make her mom happy. The main reason her mother urged Hazel to attend is because she thinks Hazel is suffering from depression. Honestly, how could you be diagnosed with a life-threatening form of cancer and not be depressed? Hazel says, "The Support Group, of course, was depressing as hell" (4). Which is completely understandable. Being surrounded by other cancer patients and hearing about their diagnoses/treatments wouldn't make me feel any better about my life. The one good thing about attending the cancer support group is making friends, and that's what happened to Hazel, out of the blue.Hazel's new found "friend", Augustus, seems to be something she's never had before. They connect on a different level. The way they talk to each other and relate is already amazing, even though I'm not too far into their relationship. "I liked Augustus Waters. I really, really, really liked him. I liked the way his story ended with someone else. I liked his voice" (31). The support group isn't what Hazel needed, but a genuine friend to come out of it was. A supporter that also knows what she's going through is helpful. The way the author's writing shifted after Hazel met Augustus is like night and day. Hazel really did seem as if she was depressed, but now, she's looking forward to things like seeing Augustus and reading the books he loans her.
Somebody to lean on in a great time of need is not only good for your soul, but also good for your health. Knowing you're not facing things on your own gives a sense of comfort and is almost one of the best feelings in the world.
I loved reading The Fault in Our Stars! It's also a definite tear jerker and once you read more into I'm sure you'll understand why.
ReplyDeleteAkane, the books seems really sad, is it something I should read with a funny story handy?
ReplyDeleteI would definitely read this book!!! Its a sad love story. However should I have a box of tissues for the book and the movie?
ReplyDeleteJohn Green is bae. Have you read anything else by him? Anything you will find with his name on it is worth the read.
ReplyDeleteI have not yet had the chance to read this book, but hope to be able to soon! I have seen the movie but I hear the book is better. I hope you enjoy the rest of your reading.
ReplyDeleteThis movie made me cry so much. I'm sure the book is better though.
ReplyDeleteI read this book a long time ago and it made me cry. I still haven't seen the movie yet though. I've read three of John Green's books and I loved them all.
ReplyDeleteI have read this book and loved it. All I can say is that I love the first quote.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great book. I think I read it in a couple of days
ReplyDeleteI saw the movie, but I didn't really like it that much. I want to read the book to see if it is better than the movie.
ReplyDeleteI have never read this book. This story seems really sad and depressing. The main character in the movie is cute. I'm meaning the girl, not the guy...
ReplyDeleteHave you seen the movie? If so, which do you think is better so far?
ReplyDeleteI read this book and I bawled, and the movie is even worse...definitely need a box of tissues..
ReplyDeleteClassic "Chick-Flick"! lol I haven't read the book but I'm not going to lie, I started tearing up in the movie.
ReplyDeleteI, like you, refused to read this book because it was so hyped up but after reading this response I'm actually quite interested in it! But people kept tweeting the end of the movie so it kinda ruins EVERYTHING for me!
ReplyDeleteI haven't rad this book, but sounds like a very emotional and depressing book.
ReplyDeleteThis book is amazing, I read it when it first came out, and then I saw the movie, and looked like an idiot crying so much! I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it sounds depressing. I hope they both live in the end.
ReplyDeleteLike Juke Lohnson said, it sounds depressing... I don't like depressing so I'm not going to read this book... and the fact that it is meant for a female audience. I'm a male.
ReplyDeleteI Cry a lot. Thus, I can't read this book. I would hate to get the whole tissue shipment form Target for just this book.
ReplyDeleteI am not a fan of this book, but the way you described it made it sound great.
ReplyDeleteI feel the same way as you did before you read the book. I feel like it just sounds like a super sad book and I don't like to cry. I might have to eventually read it though because I keep hearing about how good it is.
ReplyDeleteThis book may be sad, but it is sooo funny too! This book is so well written. The beautiful quotes never end! So many people talk about it, but it's popular for a reason. It's definitely in my top 10 favorite books :)
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