Reading Response #2: The Fault in our Stars

During the last section of The Fault in Our Stars, I noted that the main character, Hazel, gave a book for Augustus to read. At first, she was questioning whether she should introduce the book to him because it was a really personal thing to Hazel. Augustus read the book and he loved it just as much as Hazel. Except one thing, ending of the book is unfinished and they both are on the search for the answers.

Since Augustus has also fought cancer, he has a wish to be granted from the "genies." He takes advantage of it and plans a trip for him, Hazel, and their moms to go to Amsterdam. While they're there, they go and visit the author of the book they both read to find out answers. After a disappointing visit, they learn to enjoy their time away from home with each other. It's obvious that deep feelings are present between the two. I can just imagine what it feels like to finally get a break from the same routine every day, dealing with a terminal illness. Augustus seems to have an impact on Hazel that she hasn't realized yet. He puts life in her and gives her hope when she has nobody else to turn to.