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|title=The Fault in Our Stars

|sort=Fault in Our Stars

|borrow=Yes

|isbn=9780525478812

|pages=272

|publisher=Dutton

|date=January 2012

|website=http://johngreenbooks.com/

|summary=Incredibly written, emotionally devastating, beautifully life-affiriming and unbelievable real; this is a book destined to change your point of view forever. A must-have, must-read novel from the pen of one of the most magnificent writers today.

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Having been diagnosed at age 12 with stage 4 thyroid cancer, Hazel was prepared to die. Then at age 14, a miracle treatment shrunk the tumours in her lungs...for the time being. Hazel could live for years, or she could die at any time, but her days are spent tethered to an oxygen tank and under constant surveillance and treatment to keep the cancer at bay. Hazel is now 16. With her life in a constant holding pattern, Hazel meets Augustus Waters at a cancer support group. Augustus is gorgeous, sharp-witted, in remission and completely attracted to Hazel. As their relationship blossoms and grows, Hazel finds she has to re-examine her attitude about life and death, illness and wellness and love. Their brief journey together leaves a lasting legacy behind that will change everything.

John Green is a magnificent writer. His ability to capture atmosphere, time and place and true voices for all his characters is unparalleled. The voices of the characters are poignant with great and subtle attention to detail, and the painting of the story incredibly lyrical without being saccharine or trite. 'The Fault In Our Stars' is heart-breaking, as any book dealing with the subject would be; but it is also joyful, life-affirming and completely unforgettable. Highly recommended for everyone! (For ages 14 years +)

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