It's so much fun being 'a reader', the options are nearly endless as are the categories, the length, the characters, setting, endings and all the in between. Is there a cheaper thrill in the world than books, I doubt it? With that said, aah the workings of my scattered brain, I chose to skip blogging about my last read because ...it was just too boring to continue giving it my attention. Queen of the Road was last months book club read, this will be brief and somewhat relevant, and it was okay but it took me all month to read the very averaged size book. It was cute at times and funny too but I had to force myself to open it up and read a chapter at a time until I was done, at which time I think I was proud of myself? This months book, however, I read in less than 3 days. The Fault in Our Stars was actually recommended on facebook by a DJ personality who I just happen to share very similar taste in books with, thanks Pebbles. Go figure, it is also Young Adult. It lived up to its praise and will duly be praised more by me.
Cancer, cancer sucks. This has been uttered one to many times by loved ones and more so by the many fighters out in the world. Hazel is a 16 year with terminal cancer. She is on a drug that has slowed the tumor growths and is on oxygen that supplies what her failing lungs are lacking. She is forced to participate in a Cancer Kid Support Group to help with her "depression" and give her the social life she lacks. It is there she soon meets Augustus, a supporting friend of Isaac who is about to lose his eyesight. In Isaac she finds a great friend that doesn't pity her and Augustus becomes her one and only love. There are twists, turns, laughs and tears. This story has so many layers to unfold and will dig deep into your soul. Not just the usual, live every day as your last.
I give this book an 8.5, which is a must read!
~Also, in memory of Stephanie Holmes, may you forever be in my heart. She died in the 8th grade to Leukemia after one too many fights. I miss your laugh, your humor, our long phone calls, being your "eyes and ears" for school gossip and so much more. Hazel reminded of you, how you would have been if you had the extra years. <3
