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The Fault In Our Stars Review by Book Club member Sharon


The Fault In Our Stars is the story of a group of teenagers with various forms of cancer.  You may think that this is rather a depressing topic, but please read it and you’ll find it a very upbeat rewarding read.  They accept their condition and just want to be as normal as possible.
The main characters meet at a support group for teenagers living with cancer and they form a very close and often off-beat relationship, along with Isaac.  They spend their time playing computer games, watching films and just hanging out like teenagers do.  Hazel Grace and August bond over her favourite book "An Imperial Affliction" and they become very good friends.  They desperately want to know what happens after the book ends, but the author won’t tell.  They use Gus’ Genie wish to go to Amsterdam to see if they can persuade him to give them the information, but are bitterly disappointed with his behavior and attitude.  The description of Amsterdam is very evocative and you can almost imagine yourself being there. 
 

The book is well written and would appeal to teenagers as well as adults.  I won’t give away the story ending, but would certainly recommend it – a thought provoker!! 10/10 
-Sharon

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