Bookreview of : The Fault in our Star

by:John Green

Cancer is such a dreadful disease, indiscriminate in its choice of victim, chooding with aplomb regardless of age , gender ,
or status . There are a myriad of stories behind the tragedy and many of them remain unfold.

In The Fault in our Stars by john green he builds a story out of darkness and despair. He takes the tragedy of cancer and
immerses use in the lives of characters that could very well be real. Many know of the heart aches in daeling those who fight the
fight , and many of those scars last a lifetime. He bring his story in the form of a teen girl , Hazel Lancaster. Stricken with cancer
from a young age , she believes she has come to terms with what her life has become. Then she meets a young man , Augustus
Waters a survivor of cancer. He is drawn to her in a way that is initially uncomfortable, and as she tries to push him away in her
sarcastic vein, he finds her to be exactly the type of a girl he has been looking for. Throughout the story there is a beauty and
humor, a candle in the wind for each those whose lives have been touched by such an uncaring disease. For cancer touches not
just the victim but all those whose love and are in anyway touched by them.
Be prepared for a story of romance , and anger , excitement and humor, friendship and bravery for that is the direction
we are led as green develops the personality of a group of teens that have the courage to bring both laughter and tears. The
stories that encircle each individual give you a glimpse of the character and daring as well as abiding hope. Hidden within the
strength they also hide the derpression and hopelessness as they try hard to protect their family and friends by showing only the
smiles and strength whenever possible.
Written so beautifully your heart and emotions melt, you came to be a part of this group as well as their families, their
triumphs , and their losses. The friendships as well as the depth the families go through preparing for the worst while holding
out hope is like a beacon of light.
The courage and humor, the energy and despair all keep you on a roller coaster of emotion. Green takes you on a
journey both terrible and beautiful. Green shines a light on cancer in a way that sends a tremor of intent awareness, an
incadescent monument to those that have both won and lost the fight, as well as the damage done to those closest. The story
blasts away the veil of secrecy and hooks you from the very beginning.