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Finally I finished The Fault in Our Stars last night. It is a beautiful story and I'm really sad that it has come to an end. Before reading this book,I stumbled upon goodreads again and to check the ratings. Turns out this book was the chosen book of 2012 so I decided that it wouldn't be that bad. Plus, Barnes & Nobles have it at 5/5 so, I'm totally reading it. When I looked at the comments, everyone mentioned that they were crying. Eventually, when I was reading, I hoped for the worst. Perhaps a loved one would die considering it's a story on cancer afflicted teenagers. Or maybe the main character whom we have grown to love died leaving a legacy. It was all in my mind and I thought I wouldn't cry no matter what the outcome was.
I was wrong.
I cried A LOT reading the last few chapters of the book. And if it has not been for my best friend who was awake at that time on skype, I would not have stopped crying. Of course I already had it in mind that someone's gonna die and the author kind of foreshadowed it already, but somehow my heart sank. It really is a beautiful story.
Now here I'm going to do another plot review in which yes there are spoilers, BIG ONES, and if you have time, I really recommend reading the book and not read this review, because trust me, if you have known the ending, you would not enjoy reading the book. But here we go:
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
It started with our main character, Hazel. She had cancer in her thyroid gland which leads to watery lung and she constantly needs her oxygen tank so that she can breathe. Everyday she has to take in a doze of "phalanxifor" which is a fictional cancer medicine that stopped her cancer from growing. It did not heal it though.
Hazel live with her parents and in the beginning of the book, believe that everything she is feeling or doing or even thinking of is a side effect of dying. She constantly goes to a Support Group at church but under the demand of her mom. One night, she reluctantly goes to the Support Group because she'd rather watch America's Next Top Model on TV, an action of watching crappy TV shows she also considered a side effect of dying. But she went anyways. And that's when she met the a boy named Augustus Waters.
It all started when she realized that Gus (nick. of Augustus Waters) was staring at her. Eventually she decided to stare back, and they had a staring contest. She won. And after the session has ended, he introduced himself to her. Gus turns out to be the friend of Isaac, a boy who has eye cancer and currently only has one eye. Later he would have both of his eyes removed because his cancer got worse.Moving on, outside the church, Gus and Hazel saw Isaac and his gf Monica. They're definitely an avid supporter of PDA. They also kept saying "Always" to each other which Gus later explained is like a promise. It's "I will love you always," "I will be with you always," and those stuff. It's sweet :3
Hazel and Gus then developed a friendly relationship, where they would share their favorite books and even send remarks at each other that results in laughter. Their parents were also fine with each other, especially Hazel's who thought that their daughter is in depression because she barely socializes. Everything went well.
Hazel's favorite book, An Imperial Affliction, which was written by Peter Van Houten, mean so much to her that she needs to know the continuation of it because the main character of the book died and didn't wrote the ending. The author, Mr. Peter Van Houten (yes he's related to the Dutch chocolate manufacturer family) currently resides in Netherland and both Gus and her, decided to appeal. They did, through emails and all. Then they were invited to go there.
So there was this organization that gives one wish to one cancer kid. Only one wish. Hazel had already used her wish when she was thirteen. So Gus, being the ex-cancer-afflicted-kid that have not used his wish and happen to love Hazel, used i it to go to the Netherlands with Hazel. Somebody say "awwwwww." But seriously, Augustus Waters is a dreamy guy. The reason why Gus wanted to go is because he also read the book. Hazel introduced him to An Imperial Affliction and Gus introduced her to a book called The Price of Dawn which I am guessing is taken out of a game...it's clearly a boy's book.
One day, Hazel got a pain attack and her parents rushed her to the hospital. It was then found out that her condition worsened. One thing led to another, the doctors finally gave Hazel a green card to go to the Netherlands. So they went, WITH Hazel's mom of course. When they arrived they rested at the hotel. Then it turns out, Mr. Peter Van Houten actually reserved a table for Gus and Hazel at a restaurant names Oranjee. It was a romantic restaurant. They were seated on the porch with children's laughter and passerby on one side, and the other side the canal with millions of confetti seeds that has fallen like sakuras. They drank champagne, ate the most wonderful food, and went back to the hotel.
The next day, they went to Mr. Peter and it turns out that he was not the person they expected him to be. He is an asshole as you might say. And a drunkard. His assistant eventually said sorry to them and took them to Anne Frank's museum where they had their first kiss with an audience who clapped when Hazel realized them. :) Hazel decided that even though she was disappointed, she is still in the Netherlands and she should be using the best of her time. After a few more events, Hazel and Augustus slept together. Gus made a joke using a Venn Diagram that in a big circle which represents virgin boys, there's a small dot where "virgin boys with one leg" resides. After that night, the little dot moved a lil bit to the edge, depicting that they slept together.
Why does Augustus Waters only have one leg you ask??
Augustus Waters have a cancer called "osteosarcoma." According to the book, it's a cancer that takes away a limb before it went away. If it likes you, it will take the whole body. Augustus had one of his legs amputated, which made him use a prosthetic leg all the time. He thought he was healed, until one day he had a PET scan when he was visiting Hazel at the hospital and "I lit up like a Christmas tree, Hazel Grace" he said.
Now here comes the sad part...
Augustus told Hazel and, of course, Hazel was shocked. But they didn't gave up. Gus promised that he will fight. He actually had to take meds and treatments instead of going to the Netherland, but he chose to go anyways. Which is why he kind of had a fight with his mom. Knowing this, Hazel, her mom, and Gus went home. Gus was fighting all the time because he was experiencing pain like none before. When they arrived, Gus was taken into treatment right away.
His body eventually weaken and he is no longer the lean and muscular boy Hazel saw at the Social Gathering for Cancer kids. Hazel dedicated her time for Gus everyday, helping him when she can. Gus was so weak up to the point that he needs to use wheelchairs. He even had a G-tube inserted to his stomach because he can no longer eat. One day, Gus called Hazel and tell her to write him a eulogy. Then they later gathered in the gather place called "The Literal Heart of Jesus" where the usual gathering of cancer kids occur. Isaac was there too, already blind, and read his. Hazel read hers in tears. One night, Hazel got a call and she heard the news that Augustus is no longer there.
Hazel burst into tears as I burst into tears. I can't imagine loosing someone who you love and loves you in return. Augustus had fought a good fight.
Back to the Netherland trip, since Mr. Peter was such a jerk, he didn't gave the answer to Hazel's questions. Hazel's question was the continuation of the book. So Gus promised to make it. He didn't gave it to her though. Or so she thought. It turns out that he did wrote a continuation, but he didn't sent it to Hazel. He sent it to Mr. Peter the drunk. Peter's assistant then emailed the letter to Hazel. In the letter, Augustus wrote that he loved her and he did not regret everything that has happened, even until the end. He wanted to leave a mark in this world, defending his argument by saying that everyone wants to leave a mark. He did left a mark, on Hazel. He changed Hazel's life. He loves her and he likes his choices. He only hopes that Hazel like hers. The book ends with Hazel saying "I do, Augustus. I do"
Hazel and Gus then developed a friendly relationship, where they would share their favorite books and even send remarks at each other that results in laughter. Their parents were also fine with each other, especially Hazel's who thought that their daughter is in depression because she barely socializes. Everything went well.
Hazel's favorite book, An Imperial Affliction, which was written by Peter Van Houten, mean so much to her that she needs to know the continuation of it because the main character of the book died and didn't wrote the ending. The author, Mr. Peter Van Houten (yes he's related to the Dutch chocolate manufacturer family) currently resides in Netherland and both Gus and her, decided to appeal. They did, through emails and all. Then they were invited to go there.
So there was this organization that gives one wish to one cancer kid. Only one wish. Hazel had already used her wish when she was thirteen. So Gus, being the ex-cancer-afflicted-kid that have not used his wish and happen to love Hazel, used i it to go to the Netherlands with Hazel. Somebody say "awwwwww." But seriously, Augustus Waters is a dreamy guy. The reason why Gus wanted to go is because he also read the book. Hazel introduced him to An Imperial Affliction and Gus introduced her to a book called The Price of Dawn which I am guessing is taken out of a game...it's clearly a boy's book.
One day, Hazel got a pain attack and her parents rushed her to the hospital. It was then found out that her condition worsened. One thing led to another, the doctors finally gave Hazel a green card to go to the Netherlands. So they went, WITH Hazel's mom of course. When they arrived they rested at the hotel. Then it turns out, Mr. Peter Van Houten actually reserved a table for Gus and Hazel at a restaurant names Oranjee. It was a romantic restaurant. They were seated on the porch with children's laughter and passerby on one side, and the other side the canal with millions of confetti seeds that has fallen like sakuras. They drank champagne, ate the most wonderful food, and went back to the hotel.
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The next day, they went to Mr. Peter and it turns out that he was not the person they expected him to be. He is an asshole as you might say. And a drunkard. His assistant eventually said sorry to them and took them to Anne Frank's museum where they had their first kiss with an audience who clapped when Hazel realized them. :) Hazel decided that even though she was disappointed, she is still in the Netherlands and she should be using the best of her time. After a few more events, Hazel and Augustus slept together. Gus made a joke using a Venn Diagram that in a big circle which represents virgin boys, there's a small dot where "virgin boys with one leg" resides. After that night, the little dot moved a lil bit to the edge, depicting that they slept together.
Why does Augustus Waters only have one leg you ask??
Augustus Waters have a cancer called "osteosarcoma." According to the book, it's a cancer that takes away a limb before it went away. If it likes you, it will take the whole body. Augustus had one of his legs amputated, which made him use a prosthetic leg all the time. He thought he was healed, until one day he had a PET scan when he was visiting Hazel at the hospital and "I lit up like a Christmas tree, Hazel Grace" he said.
Now here comes the sad part...
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His body eventually weaken and he is no longer the lean and muscular boy Hazel saw at the Social Gathering for Cancer kids. Hazel dedicated her time for Gus everyday, helping him when she can. Gus was so weak up to the point that he needs to use wheelchairs. He even had a G-tube inserted to his stomach because he can no longer eat. One day, Gus called Hazel and tell her to write him a eulogy. Then they later gathered in the gather place called "The Literal Heart of Jesus" where the usual gathering of cancer kids occur. Isaac was there too, already blind, and read his. Hazel read hers in tears. One night, Hazel got a call and she heard the news that Augustus is no longer there.
Hazel burst into tears as I burst into tears. I can't imagine loosing someone who you love and loves you in return. Augustus had fought a good fight.
Back to the Netherland trip, since Mr. Peter was such a jerk, he didn't gave the answer to Hazel's questions. Hazel's question was the continuation of the book. So Gus promised to make it. He didn't gave it to her though. Or so she thought. It turns out that he did wrote a continuation, but he didn't sent it to Hazel. He sent it to Mr. Peter the drunk. Peter's assistant then emailed the letter to Hazel. In the letter, Augustus wrote that he loved her and he did not regret everything that has happened, even until the end. He wanted to leave a mark in this world, defending his argument by saying that everyone wants to leave a mark. He did left a mark, on Hazel. He changed Hazel's life. He loves her and he likes his choices. He only hopes that Hazel like hers. The book ends with Hazel saying "I do, Augustus. I do"
Fin
Isn't it a lovely story? I suggest reading the book because my review will never be as good as the book. One thing I will always remember is how Augustus love Hazel with his whole heart and the significance of the word "Okay" to them. To them, "Okay" is their "Always."
Some memorable quotes:
Personally, I think every word they say is quote worthy. John Green really did a good job writing a book with so many feels...but, there are some I would like to point out.
"Oh, I wouldn't mind, Hazel Grace. It would be a privilege to have my heart broken by you."
I DO NOT KNOW IF AUGUSTUS IS JOKING OR NOT BUT HE CLEARLY SAID THIS. Somehow I just like his style calling Hazel always with her full name. It's just so sweet. And the way he said this! I'm catching my breath here!!
"My thoughts are stars I cannot fathom into constellations"
This would be the most famous quote from the book. It's a clear metaphor of a teenage mind.
THE MOVIE IS COMING OUT
Now I am not going to expect much since movies are most of the time not as good as the book. But I'm still excited! According to the news, they will start shooting this August and the movie will be released at 2014. Which is still far away from now. The casting would be:
Shailene Woodley as Hazel
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Ansel Elgort as Augustus Waters
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Both of them are already playing as siblings in Veronica Roth's Divergent movie. I'm expecting more chemistry here...let's go 2014!
Well then, that's from me. I really do hope you guys could read the book. My words could never fully describe the magnificence of the story in the book. Thank you for reading and let's look forward to tomorrow okay? ;)
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Sincerely yours,
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