Expect to be surprised. Expect to be changed. An incredibly beautiful book about the mystery, the wonder and the loss of love.
593363
This collection of poems is the best I have ever read about the loss of a love that one cannot let go.  It takes my breath away, and I cannot tell why without being a spoiler.  Let me simply say it goes to the heart of God, as well as to the depths of human love. After Blue is a requiem. In exquisite language we are given again what we have known: In the dark dining room of loss/ rests a plate, a napkin unfolds. But Charde takes us into a story as profound as a good novel: We collected each other then, shocked/ lambs of God, unsafe as any holy thing.  Expect to be surprised. Expect to be changed.
4099852
This book was so beautiful.
It was an amazing experience to read and be apart of the main characters' lives.
The friendship, the love, the unexpectedness of this novel just caught me off guard and really swept me under.

Everything about this book was a 5/5.
4588365
Death,of course, is the ultimate mystery, but this  book brings one closer to understanding it's  impact and, surprisingly,  its beauty.
80196
I've had a mild interest in reading this one for a number of years (along with so many others).  What a revelation - and a wonderful surprise to discover a truly beautiful book!  Extremely well crafted, and sad, and perfect.  The unforgiving advance of the protagonist's condition, his treatment by the townsfolk, and the outcome of his final gesture to the them all are simply heartbreaking.  The writing is uncluttered, and often just lovely.  The most moving book I've encountered for quite some time.
965746
AN OUTSTANDING NEW BOOK, WITH DEEP THOUGHT AND LASTING IMPRESSIONS. It puts you through a wide range of emotions, and the surprise ending leaves you with a tear in your eye.
1057680
Heartwrenching, beautiful, genuine, moving, sarcastic, witty, meaningful.  All these words come to mind when I think about The Fault in Our Stars.  However, they seem so inadequate.  I knew going into this book what to expect.  You don't read a book about teenagers with cancer expecting happily ever afters and picture perfect memories.  In that way, I anticipated a strong emotional reaction and the need for my trusty box of tissues; however, I wasn't prepared for the depth of my response and the realism Mr. Green portrayed.  I was transfixed by this novel.  In fact, I listened to it in one sitting, totally unable to stop listening.

The plot is straightforward and simple.  There aren't a lot of twists and turns.  Not much in the way of mystery or surprises.  It's real.  In my life I've watched two dearly loved individuals die from cancer.  Both young.  One slowly, excruciatingly so.  And one incredibly quickly (3 weeks from the day of diagnosis).  It's an ugly process, literally and emotionally.  Your body is not your body anymore.  You are not even you anymore in many ways.  The Fault in Our Stars deals with this both respectfully and realistically.

One of the most amazing parts of this novel were Mr. Green's characters.  Teenagers with cancer are going to have a certain amount of maturity combined with a bit of awkwardness compared to their healthy peers.  They have an "elephant in the room" with them at all times leading to a feeling of "otherness."  They also are forced to consider the likelihood of an early death while their peers have more of an invinsibility complex.  This leads to characters who are grappling with life or death issues in a time of life that is awkward and frustrating enough on it's own.  Green does an amazing job introducing us to very real, exquisite characters who are placed in these circumstances.

Hazel, the main character, has cancer and knows it will most likely kill her one day.  For now though, the cancer has been held at bay by medications.  Hazel is alive but she's not really living.  She's a realist, rather sarcastic, and rather depressed.

Augustus/Gus is a vibrant, handsome, incredibly sacrificial individual who had cancer which took one of his legs.  He's in remission and lives life to the fullest.  He's a romantic and a philosopher.  When he sees what he wants, he goes for it.

Hazel and Augustus are characters you can feel and see and hear.  There were moments I had to remind myself they aren't real people.  I adored their banter and their frankness.  They weren't romanticized or perfect.  Hazel and Gus have a realistic relationship.  They are opposite personalities in many ways, so they disagree and sometimes get very frustrated with one another.  Their reasons for living and being and doing are very different; yet, they are two teenagers who fall in love, and through their quasi-mature yet awkward personalities, they make it work and find something beautiful.  Augustus and Hazel are exactly what each other need in order to live fully in their story and become better people.

To sum things up, The Fault in our Stars is gritty and compelling, sarcastic and delightful, heartwrenching and romantic.  It is not for the faint-hearted.  You will cry ridiculous amounts of tears.  John Green's novel is captivatingly beautiful; full of love, life and loss; and delivered with a hefty dose of reality.  Highly recommended.
2593895
The hardback is different from the photo pictured. The quality is very good and the cover artwork is far better than the paperback, imo. And I highly appreciated the timely delivery.

There's not much to say that hasn't already been boasted. I loved the book. I have never read anything quite like this, dealing with such the interesting subject matter of reincarnation. I remember watching the movie; The Reincarnation of Peter Proud many years ago, but this plot dives deeply into a labyrinth of fascination and promise. This book was well written, and very enjoyable. Read Love's Eclipse of The Heart after this one. I assure you, you will not be disappointed. I believe the second book to be the better of the two, as writing skills show an impressive improvement. I look forward to the third installment.
3526760
Fantastic read. A refreshing book and stunningly beautiful. Read it and decide for yourself but trust me you won't forget it.
936141
Unexpected in the best way possible. This book was a great and quick read. It takes you on a journey with Alice Wonder and as she tries to figure out who she is and whether wonderland is real or if she has really gone mad. I picked up this book through an Amazon promotion and it has surprised me. I wasn't able to put it down and have already started figment, book 2, to see what in the world will happen next.
3613559
I loved this book. Trauma to someone very young can come out in so very many way.
The scenes and scenery were amazing. I think mysteries will love this book, the twists and turn make you want to read it all in one setting. And then you think......beautiful....
3896583
This book was not at all what I expected from the title. You will find endearing and surprising twists as you take this journey!
1132899
A really beautiful love story who teaches that when all seems lost, life has a habit of surprising you. Thus you realize that what you deemed you worst moment may, in fact bring upon true love and happiness. Easy, light afternoon read.
1776636
A seriously good book. It will present you with a world both foreign and intimate, both sad and beautiful. A real accomplishment--'stunning' is indeed the right word.
479959
There are a lot of great reviews of this book, but what I am going to give is a cautionary take. This isn't a book or novel that you would ordinary read. This book will change you. If you have battled with solitude or depression in the past this book may bring up feelings you aren't going to be prepared to deal with. When others have stated this book will drive you crazy they aren't exaggerating. This is what to expect when reading this book: you are going to be presented with a puzzle. That puzzle seems facile at first, but the hints, the people, the story just keep going on. Reading this book becomes an obsession. It's something like an LSD trip, impossible to explain to someone that has not experienced it. To call this book a novel is almost misleading. What I will say definitely: nothing is the most terrifying "element" in the universe.
1851534
This was an amazingly wonderful book. It was full of mystery, intrigue and just pure wonder. I really enjoyed the story and look forward to more from this author.

I received an arc and this is my unbiased opinion.
218043
This book is beautiful and interesting and ends joyfully, but it deals with tragedy, so proceed with caution.  I do recommend it highly, because the characters are wonderful. Sure, it's being marketed as a romance novel, and Alex and Paul are romantic and erotic and everything promised, but I wish I could foist it on a wider audience, because its authors deserve to be recognized for their profound understanding of human weirdness, and human kindness. This is such a remarkable book about family.

I also wish to report that I've finally fallen tail over tea kettle for Alex.  I've always enjoyed him, but the way he grows into his adult self, makes his decisions, and relates to the people around him, is amazing to watch.
533954
John Donnes poetry predicts the sequence of gruesome events that unfold. Lives lost.,Love lost,childhood changed irrevocably. Intrigue and mystery  at its finest