TFIOS

As I have continued reading the novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, I have become far more hooked than I thought I would be. I didn't expect to love this novel as much as I do. Before I started reading, I thought the novel would be alright, probably just another godawful love story (and let me just tell you, I cannot stand cheesy romances). However, TFIOS has become very attention-grabbing, very quickly. I never believed I would enjoy a romance novel so much. I believe the novel has become so enjoyable for me because of the cancer aspect. Two teenagers, one suffering from cancer, the other in remission, fall in love.
While reading, I was able to see that Hazel Grace Lancaster, the main character of the novel, has changed quite a bit. In the beginning of the novel, I saw that she had a more negative outlook on life and didn't expect much, as she knew her life would be short. However, you are able to steadily see the change in her mindset. After being introduced to Augustus, she has a more positive outlook. Personally, I believe that Augustus gave Hazel a purpose to live. She had just been alive before meeting Augustus. After establishing a real relationship with another person who she could really relate to, she had more of a reason to live, and enjoy the life she had been given, along with all of the flaws that were present as well.
So far I have read up to the point at which Hazel and Augustus plan on traveling to Amsterdam together. They have all of their bags packed and they plan on traveling so that they are able to meet the author of Hazel's favorite novel, Peter Van Houten.

Above you can see an image of Amsterdam during the spring.

TFIOS

This week I decided to pick up the novel The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Of course, I'm a little late to join the enormous club of people who have already read the novel, but better late than never right? Although I've only picked up the novel yesterday, I'm already quite interested in the plot. I've been introduced to the main character who is dynamic and round, Hazel Grace Lancaster. Young Hazel is no ordinary teen, however, as she has been cursed with lung cancer for the greater part of her life. Due to this, she has developed quite a different take on life than her peers. Hazel is quite a unique girl for a teenager and her thoughts seem to be quite negative, as any cancer patients would be. However, when her mother convinced her to attend a cancer support group (her mother believes she's depressed), she meets someone who intrigues her. Augustus Waters, a teenage boy in remission. He immediately shows an intense interest for Hazel. They are both immensely quirky. For example, Augustus has a habit of using cigarettes, yet he does not smoke them. When Hazel first sees Augustus putting a cigarette in his mouth, she's disgusted and contemplates abandoning their new friendship. However, he shows that it's only a metaphor; he does not plan on actually smoking the cigarette. He states, “It's a metaphor, see: You put the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don't give it the power to do its killing.” (Green).

After reading this quote, I was hooked. I love how unique the novel is. One thing I'm wondering is where the author got his inspiration from. Does he have a relative or friend who has a fatal disease as well? Or was it purely imagination? The book definitely isn't lacking in the memorable quotes department. I think I've found about 9238472948 that I've written down by now.. All in all, I hope to continue to read The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. I am curious as to what will happen in the future and I'll update again next week!! :-)


Above you will see an image of chemotherapy. This is a method by which cancer is treated. The chemotherapy destroys all of the white blood cells in order to take out the white blood cells that contain the cancer.