tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post9111570953847880265..comments2024-02-25T06:30:53.030-06:00Comments on Alison Can Read: The Fault In Our Stars by John GreenAlisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10161357580448621274noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-45630892302595865152012-05-14T22:17:50.710-05:002012-05-14T22:17:50.710-05:00I haven't even read your whole review yet, and...I haven't even read your whole review yet, and I have to say. You describe John Green's writing/books to a tee in your first paragraph. While reading you're not sure what's so great, but after you've finished, the book stays with you and you think about it. Before you know it, it's the best thing to ever happen to you. Well put Allison, that is exactly how it is.~Sara @ Just Another Storyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07870692977272702662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-24289605075852538952012-05-14T00:51:54.803-05:002012-05-14T00:51:54.803-05:00Aw, I love books like this one that seem to stay w...Aw, I love books like this one that seem to stay with you for a long time after reading. So often books tend to blend together when you read lots of them so it takes a truly special book that has you reminiscing about and remembering quotes. I shall have to get to it sometime (I haven't actually ever read a John Green book - eek!).Ayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07639250102446794830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-38106827109763115862012-05-11T03:00:16.878-05:002012-05-11T03:00:16.878-05:00I concur! I was such a skeptic (see my bitchy rev...I concur! I was such a skeptic (see my bitchy review of Looking for Alaska here: http://livingbyfiction.wordpress.com/2011/07/26/looking-for-alaska-john-green-3), but The Fault in Our Stars did everything right. I gave it 4.5 stars right after finishing, and then 2 weeks later I went back and changed it to 5.<br /><br />This book, it sticks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-29881598781357084822012-05-10T01:01:29.368-05:002012-05-10T01:01:29.368-05:00I have to read this book! Everyone loves this book...I have to read this book! Everyone loves this book! I have to see for myself. <br /><br />Great review! :)bookworm105https://www.blogger.com/profile/02086577829618472946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-40492405789013572812012-05-09T00:51:29.577-05:002012-05-09T00:51:29.577-05:00I, too, have wondered about this book. I think par...I, too, have wondered about this book. I think part of the raving was the way the plot was kept uber secret until the book's release; a good marketing tactic that added to the hype. That said, I have not read one negative review of this book. It is now on my TBR pile.roxanne s. sukhanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16424834424208118694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-52277177394428200352012-05-08T22:48:16.674-05:002012-05-08T22:48:16.674-05:00What a lovely review, Alison! I've been meanin...What a lovely review, Alison! I've been meaning to read TFiOS for a while but I am really scared that it would hit too close to home. I'm such a coward I know. But we'll see. :)Sarahbotbonkershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123294587189819129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-30311137157432579112012-05-08T21:36:51.379-05:002012-05-08T21:36:51.379-05:00This is a beautiful review. Much better than mine....This is a beautiful review. Much better than mine. It was an awesome and heart-breakingly beautiful book.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464480044976775637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-43980642855850925802012-05-08T21:16:13.581-05:002012-05-08T21:16:13.581-05:00This is the most articulate review of this book I ...This is the most articulate review of this book I have read thus far. I agree with so much of what you've written here. I absolutely loved Augstus and Hazel as characters, plus the brilliant writing. I just loved the whole thing. Awesome review!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661762801358860078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-45209062962667878222012-05-08T20:55:25.547-05:002012-05-08T20:55:25.547-05:00Lovely review! I normally don't read sad books...Lovely review! I normally don't read sad books..but this one sounds wonderful. Maybe I might try it sometime.The Literary Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781883623628503240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-76842255732166197492012-05-08T20:43:49.511-05:002012-05-08T20:43:49.511-05:00Fantastic review; couldn't agree more with you...Fantastic review; couldn't agree more with you. At a glance, this book seems just like any other YA novel, but it really is something special.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-46382205002611442682012-05-08T19:53:01.341-05:002012-05-08T19:53:01.341-05:00What a great review!! I usually steer clear of co...What a great review!! I usually steer clear of contemps b/c, well, I usually need to escape reality. But after reading your take on this one, I'm stunned into adding this to my TBR!! <br /><br />You're an awesome writer!!! -Kristin @myparahangoverKristin @ Addicted to HEAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14502113713426103508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-33244528640122649382012-05-08T18:53:53.402-05:002012-05-08T18:53:53.402-05:00Alison, you made me move this book up! I loved you...Alison, you made me move this book up! I loved your review! I must read it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06256994715274614059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-56623169347293799722012-05-08T18:48:59.038-05:002012-05-08T18:48:59.038-05:00This one is still on my shelf--not sure why. I thi...This one is still on my shelf--not sure why. I think I'm kind of afraid to read it because I have heard such raves AND because I'm not ready for a cry. But I love John Green and I know you give good recs...*sigh* Need to read. Now.Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-14730178726313391262012-05-08T18:05:15.655-05:002012-05-08T18:05:15.655-05:00Lovely review! I've been putting it off becaus...Lovely review! I've been putting it off because while I know it's going to be good, I know I will cry, a lot!Vegan YA Nerdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244310544451371368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-50906676288158435672012-05-08T15:47:11.317-05:002012-05-08T15:47:11.317-05:00This was one fantastic review! I was a bit skeptic...This was one fantastic review! I was a bit skeptical myself from all of the rave reviews. I'm excited to read it! John Green's is just amazing. :)Addie R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12780386868131365673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-9556251750979400352012-05-08T15:23:14.321-05:002012-05-08T15:23:14.321-05:00Now this just might be the thing to convince me to...Now this just might be the thing to convince me to read my copy, which I bought a long while ago (because the library waiting list was so LONG) but is still sitting on my shelf due to my overwhelming TBR list, not to mention studying..college is serious business. Then last week I saw it in the library and regretted buying it...but if it is as quotable as you say, perhaps it will be a keeper and buying it was a good choice.<br /><br />Lilian @ <a href="http://noveltoybox.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow">A Novel Toybox</a>Lilianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540910005642018594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-82646393835187705992012-05-08T13:46:44.947-05:002012-05-08T13:46:44.947-05:00I think that's exactly what it is more than an...I think that's exactly what it is more than anything else...it stays with you days/weeks after finishing it. I was the same way! Though I did cry a little. :)Jess (Gone with the Words)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03104711402867446890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-84367201203790450182012-05-08T13:32:08.190-05:002012-05-08T13:32:08.190-05:00I too am skeptical but after your lovely review, I...I too am skeptical but after your lovely review, I know now that I need to get off the fence and read this one! Thanks so much for sharing!Heidi@Rainy Day Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984216720423826256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-26031603985802765552012-05-08T11:32:05.008-05:002012-05-08T11:32:05.008-05:00This review basically summed up my own feelings fo...This review basically summed up my own feelings for this book, well done :)Rebecca-Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746880144761716004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-42691443236207670962012-05-08T11:30:37.745-05:002012-05-08T11:30:37.745-05:00"John Green's spell took awhile to catch ..."John Green's spell took awhile to catch on, but within a week after finishing The Fault In Our Stars, I had fallen for the book hook, line, and sinker."<br /><br />LOVE books like that! The ones you're not entirely sure of upon finishing, but the more you think about them the more you realize how special the story is to you. The Scorpio Races was like that for me:) I haven't read a single John Green book, and clearly I'm missing out. Must fix that!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-30039995156089278862012-05-08T10:31:37.035-05:002012-05-08T10:31:37.035-05:00This book touched me on a deep, deep level. It'...This book touched me on a deep, deep level. It's one of those I will re-read when I need to find myself among the hustle and bustle of life and demands.Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16031516255543885026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-11858564439073499232012-05-08T09:48:11.058-05:002012-05-08T09:48:11.058-05:00Hmm, IDK, the "scripted" sounding dialog...Hmm, IDK, the "scripted" sounding dialogue tends to annoy me. But I still might try this book at some point. Great review!TheReadingPenguinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09732545193031333377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-53718507380960218022012-05-08T09:43:15.052-05:002012-05-08T09:43:15.052-05:00I've loved every book that John Green has writ...I've loved every book that John Green has written so far so I'm sure I'll love this one as much as the others but for a different reason. I've avoided reading this one now because of the hype but I do plan on buying and reading it later in the year. I'm also afraid that I'll have puffy eyes from crying so much to enjoy it which happened to me when I read "Where She Went". I was a blubbering idiot. :DRummanah Aasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12119402559076729383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-4903595477900953652012-05-08T09:42:12.912-05:002012-05-08T09:42:12.912-05:00"People die, as they do in practically every ..."People die, as they do in practically every YA book." YES! I was skeptical too because of this, but this one is done right...amazing!Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1798065526948874468.post-37064019462092061422012-05-08T09:18:32.030-05:002012-05-08T09:18:32.030-05:00I'm falling in love with this book all over ag...I'm falling in love with this book all over again reading your review. This book is one that definitely sticks with you!fakestephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08178042157823156839noreply@blogger.com