Post #3: The Fault in Our Stars

I recently finished reading The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. I chose to read this book because I'd  heard tons of great things about it. I was told by many people that it was the best book they'd read in a long time. Personally, if I had to give it a letter grade, I would only give it a B. I'm the type of person who enjoys the happy-ending, feel-good type of books, and for me, this book just didn't fulfill that expectation.

*SPOILER ALERT*

In the end, one of the main characters dies of cancer, and we are left with the fact that the other main character is going to die of cancer soon. That left me feeling really sad because I was hoping the two characters would overcome their cancer and live. 

Also, I didn't finish the book with a very overwhelming theme to take away. I didn't have that moment of, "Wow. I want everyone to read this."

However, I did like some aspects of the book. I liked the imagery that was included in the book, especially when the two main characters were in Europe. I also feel like I gained a little bit of knowledge about how cancer patients feel and look at life. Finally, I liked John Green's writing voice. It was very unique and somewhat sarcastic.

In conclusion, since I enjoyed the imagery, perspective and John Green's writing voice, but didn't feel moved or compelled by a specific theme in the book, I think this book deserves a B.