The Fault in Our Stars

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Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after

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*The film tie-in edition of John Green’s witty yet heart-breaking tour de force. This edition of the multi-million #1 bestseller contains images from the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.

""I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, then all at once.""

Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten.

Insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw, The Fault in Our Stars is award-winning author John Green’s most ambitious and heartbreaking work yet, brilliantly exploring the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.

Sunday Times (Culture)
‘A touching, often fiercely funny novel’

The Sun on Sunday (Fabulous Magazine) ‘So good I think it should be compulsory reading for everyone!’ Daily Express ’John Green brilliantly captures the voices of a young generation while instilling it with the wisdom of a life that has lived too much yet will never live enough. Rather than depressing, the book is filled with dark humour and is written with a beautiful simplicity that draws the reader in so deeply that it’s not just the twist and turns but the gently bends and curves that you feel tugging at your emotions… No doubt in the end you will cry but you will also feel that you have discovered a little something about living’ Daily Telegraph ‘The novel, written for teenagers, but proving even more popular with adults’ The Metro – 2013 Best Fiction The YA crossover hit of the year. The love affair of two terminally ill teenagers could be mawkish. In fact, it’s funny, clever, irreverent and life-affirming. The Guardian ‘A Smart Book’ Grazia ‘So good!’ Good Housekeeping ‘John Green may write for young adults, but his intelligent sensitive style means The Fault in Our Stars defies categorisation… as funny as it is heartbreaking… we defy you not to fall in love with its main characters, Hazel and Augustus.’ The Tablet ‘A humourous and poignant love story… It’s terrifically funny… as well as a moving exploration of loss and grief. And no, it’s so much not just for teenage cancer sufferers… it’s for everyone.’ Bliss ‘If you need inspiration when it comes to making the most of a moment, this one is for you’ Mizz ‘Exploring the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love, this is a life-affirming tale of two teenagers who are terminally ill. Insightful, bold, irreverent and raw, if this doesn’t make you cry, it’ll definitely make you think, laugh and maybe even fall in love yourself!’

A thought-provoking love story from the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns and – with David Levithan – Will Grayson, Will Grayson.
John Green has over 2.3 million Twitter followers, and more than 2.1 million subscribers to Vlogbrothers, the YouTube channel he created with his brother, Hank.
The Fault in Our Stars will capture a crossover audience in the same vein as Zadie Smith, David Nicholls’ One Day and Before I Die by Jenny Downham.
‘Electric . . . Filled with staccato bursts of humor and tragedy’ – Jodi Picoult
‘A novel of life and death and the people caught in between, The Fault in Our Stars is John Green at his best. You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more’ – Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief

I have read this book

It was an amazing book, and really heart-warming and then it broke it at the end. I loved Hazel because she was extremely compassionate and thoughtful, and she was a very relatable character. Yes I would recommend it to whoever I meet in my life and we ever mentioned books.

Anonymous 18.07.2023

The text is interesting because it is written in first person.When there is speech the author has decided to write it as a script . I like the vocabulary used in it and how it is different to other books I have read.

Senorita Nectarine Sofa 01.09.2022

I cried at the end. Great work of literature though!

Queen Jewel Legend 27.07.2021

This book is an absolute page turner!! with the romance, drama and heartbreak, if your looking for a good cry this is the book for you.

Anonymous 21.08.2017

This is an intersting yet sad book about how a cancer fighting girl sees cancer.Although it had a very unexpected ending.

Anonymous 01.08.2016

This novel is about two teenagers who are both suffering from cancer and the journey they do together and as individuals. I liked this book because it went into more detail then the movie. You can see what the author was meaning better. I would recommend this book as it's enjoyable, emotional and also inspiring. However a packet of tissues is also required.

Anonymous 22.07.2016

I think that this is a very emotional book that should be read by everyone 12+

Anonymous 04.07.2016

it had a good ending

Anonymous 21.08.2015

If you love sad stories or romantic this is the one for you. It's about two teens who meet at a support group and fall madly in love but when Augustus Waters turns ill, what will happen? I would definitely recommend it for 12 +

Anonymous 12.07.2015

i really enjoyed this book, it was funny, sad, enjoyable and a very good read

Anonymous 06.01.2015

Its a book that tells you about peoples different views on their illnesses it will make you laugh and it will make you cry, but I am certain that you will enjoy this book from beginning to end. I know I certainly did. Many of my other friends have loved this book and I did as well. I hope you do to. It is a romance story so even if you dont like slushy gushy romance books then I think it is fair to say that it also includes some adventure so I think it is for everyone. It has won many awards and I definitely know why! It has also been made into a film so I think you should check that out if you liked the book. :)

Anonymous 01.08.2014

its really good and gives you an understanding point of view as if you had cancer (and is very romantic) THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ

Anonymous 25.07.2014

It is an onteresting realistic storythat makes u think about the realities in life. It a great book to read!!

Anonymous 20.07.2014

I think people should read this book because it is a heart felt story about two teenagers fighting cancer. I thought this book was amazing it is incredibly sad so when your reading this book I would advise you to keep a box of tissues in hand.

Anonymous 15.07.2014

Fantastic cried lots x emotions

Anonymous 14.07.2014

They should read this book because its a touching story and very sad but at the same time its a love and romance but it can suite boys and girls! Also worth watching then movie aswell!

Anonymous 14.07.2014

i havent read this before but my friends have and they have said its really good and i hwant to watch the film soon!!

Anonymous 14.07.2014

brilliant

Anonymous 06.07.2014

You Should Read This Book Because I Think Everybody Will Truly Love This! You'll Laugh, Cry, Then Do It All Over Again(: It's So Emotional But All So Funny At Times!

Anonymous 01.07.2014

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