The Fault in Our Stars

       "My thoughts are stars I can’t fathom into constellation." This is a famous line from the book The Fault in our Stars, written by John Green. The book was released on 2012, but I’ve noticed it became really popular in the middle last year. And by 2014, everyone was talking about it and was very excited with the movie that was released last June. A friend suggested this book to me, and hearing her good feedbacks about it, I gave it shot and didn’t regret it.

       The story was about a girl named Hazel with a cancer that spread through her lungs, which is why she carries an oxygen tank everywhere she goes. Her mother wanted her to attend a cancer patients’ support group. She reluctantly joined but that’s when she met the boy who changed his life forever. The boy’s name was Augustus and he and osteosarcoma survivor, but lost his leg because of it. They bonded immediately after the meeting, they shared their interests, their favorite novels, and got to know more about each other.

       They eventually fell in love with each other, Hazel said as quoted from the book, “As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.” They had a trip to Amsterdam in search for the author of Hazel’s favorite novel, Peter Van Houten, only to be disappointed later on. Despite the disappointment, the trip to Amsterdam didn’t go to waste because it was very well spent anyway. They visited Anne Frank’s house and went to a fine dining restaurant already paid by Van Houten’s assistant. Little did they know that the next day would be the start of their challenges in life as a couple.

       I won’t say how the story would end because I wouldn’t want to spoil it for those who haven’t read it yet. The twist and turn of events is what makes the book so great, it would really make you want to read until the end. So I recommend those who haven’t read it yet, to run to their nearest bookstore and grab a copy. Or you could just download a pdf file or in ebook, that’s acceptable too. I promise that it’s a book worth reading and it will really change your perspective in life and love.