Teens cant seem to get enough of novels that feature characters who suffer from physical illnesses and disease. Like fault, youll relate even if you dont have the same issues. It met every wednesday in the basement of a stonewalled episcopal church shaped like a cross. John greens bestselling novel the fault in our stars captivated millions of readers with its story of hazel and augustus gus who fall in love while at the cancer kid support group. These novels can be valuable for building empathy and letting teens explore a highstakes world where the drama is literally life and death. First published in 2012, the fault in our stars by john green made waves within the young adult genre. The characters are fighting not to win, but to reach peace before they lose. Because of the popularity of the novel, many people are on the hunt for more books like the fault in our stars john green is an author and video blogger. Jan 09, 2012 the fault in our stars feels like the stakes have been raised, a swing for the fences that tackles big themes life, love, and death and succeeds. If you liked the fault in our stars by john green, here are some books like this. I feel like its easy to pick another book that tells the tale of struggling with cancer, but i felt like tfios had a story that went beyond a cancer story. The visit doesnt go as expected, but is quite memorable, just like hazel and gus. He changes her whole life, going on adventures and getting to know what love is. The new york times bestseller list and many others.
Jun 06, 2014 nevertheless, the fault in our stars film is sure to be a tearjerker and, although i am not convinced it can live up to the book, i hope they can prove my doubts wrong and more joel. While you may not have heard of the author john green, be. Books that perform well based on their reader engagement are published by inkitt in different formats and channels. Books like the fault in our stars book image collections. Books like the fault in our stars popsugar entertainment. If you liked the fault in our stars the book addicts. Similar books like the fault in our stars tastedive. It is my third favorite story and favorite nonfantasy novel. If you dont like fault in our stars, i would suggest you not to read the above mentioned books. These 7 books like the fault in our stars will have you. Jan, 2019 the fault in our stars is one of my favorite books, and i will it will always remain one of my favorite books.
So once you read the fault in our stars by john green, be. Find books like the fault in our stars from the worlds largest community of readers. I think the main reason why people dont like it is because theres no antagonist. What to read after the fault in our stars whsmith blog. These books like the fault in our stars are full of lovable, quirky, and tenacious characters that will take you on inspiring comingofage. Things we know by heart is the very epitome of the tearjerker genre. Aug 22, 2014 8 books to read if you liked the fault in our stars. Things we know by heart, just like the fault in our stars, demonstrates how thin the line is between true happiness and ultimate sorrow. Nevertheless, the fault in our stars film is sure to be a tearjerker and, although i am not convinced it can live up to the book, i hope they. Hazels concerns with van houtens book arent central to the overarching narrative at least not past the whole amsterdam trip and if hazels own situation being. The fault in our stars gets the most love and the most hate of john greens books. Book recommendations for people who like the fault in our stars by john green. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Perhaps the most similar to the fault in our stars is a. The fault in our stars by john green is quite possibly the best standalone novel i have ever read and is certainly the most phenomenal book ive had the privilege to experience in the year 20. Dec 07, 2012 as we approach the oneyear anniversary of the release of the fault in our stars by john green, it remains hugely popular, hovering near the top of the new york times best sellers list for childrens chapter books and appearing on more than one of the years best books lists, including those such as time magazines fiction list and dan koiss at slate that arent focused on. Books like the fault in our stars common sense media. Green takes a potentially mawkish premise and delivers an honest, immediate, and deeply resonant story, one deserving of its status as a future classic. Sometimes reading a line that perfectly sums up how youve felt at some point has such power to make you feel less alone and give your perspective about how so many people feel and for that reason alone books like this and authors like john green.
My recommendation for the books like the fault in our stars. The fault in our stars author john green on reaching young. The bestselling author of books like the fault in our stars, opens up to 60 minutes about exploring his fears through his writing. Published in 2011, john greens the fault in our stars instantly became a bestseller and thrusted the author from relative obscurity into a household name. The fault in our stars vs all the bright places battle of. After the conference finishes, augustus comes close to hazel and also tells her she looks like natalie portman in v for grudge. We all sat in a circle right in the middle of the cross, where the two boards would have met, where the heart of jesus would have been. Such was the success of greens ambitious novel that it was even made into a major motion picture in 2014, and is considered one of the popular ya books. Fans of the fault in our stars will love this because it explores the possibility of finding a human connection through tragic loss. Jul 12, 2014 entertainment weekly has called this the greatest romance story of this decade. Books like the fault in our stars teens cant seem to get enough of novels that feature characters who suffer from physical illnesses and disease the rarer the better. See more ideas about books, books to read and my books.
A teen girl struggles with her own demons as she comes of age in this powerful novel. They both are love stories with a sad ending but worth reading. If you enjoy the fault in our stars, you may also enjoy the truth about forever. The fault in our stars isnt a book about cancer, but about thinking about cancer. Readers of the fault in our stars will laugh, maybe cry, and will definitely think about this book after it ends. The fault in our stars actually wasnt my favorite of his, but i still think its wonderful. The fault, dear brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings. The story is so wellpaced and evocative in times youll feel like you are in it. The fault in our stars feels like the stakes have been raised, a swing for the fences that tackles big themes life, love, and death and succeeds. The fault in our stars vs all the bright places battle. A walk to remember by nicholas sparks and ps i love you are similar to fault in our stars in terms of the genre. The fault in our stars john green read online free books. While john green seems like an amazing person, funny, and has helped me pass more tests than id care to admit thank you crash course, i hate the way he writes.
Stories similar to the fault in our stars books, stories, and novels like the fault in our stars by john green. May 31, 2012 the visit doesnt go as expected, but is quite memorable, just like hazel and gus. What books should i avoid if i didnt like the fault in our stars. Betts novel about zac and mia, two teenagers undergoing cancer treatment at hospital. Are books like the fault in our stars an unrealistic. My problem with john greens the fault in our stars. Both are characterdriven, moving, and dialoguerich realistic fiction about teenage girls. Books involving sick sweethearts have multiplied since the runaway success of the fault in our stars, which was adapted for a movie. Top 10 books to read now youve finished the fault in our. Books like the fault in our stars if you loved the fault in our stars, youll like these books too. Mar 20, 2020 published in 2011, john greens the fault in our stars instantly became a bestseller and thrusted the author from relative obscurity into a household name.
Sadly, it is based on a true story of a teenager who went to a similar. Hazel really wants to know what happens to the people and pet hamster after the book ends. Goodreads members who liked the fault in our stars also liked. John green made a friend at a harry potter convention. It seems kind of weird to have the author of the book you are basing your top 10 on in the top ten, but this is the definitive follow on read for the fault in our stars. If you like the fault in our stars you might like similar books looking for alaska, divergent, the perks of being a wallflower, the book thief, the hunger games. Isaac had a growth in one eye that he had eliminated, as well as now he has to have his other eye obtained also. As we approach the oneyear anniversary of the release of the fault in our stars by john green, it remains hugely popular, hovering near the top of the new york times best sellers list for childrens chapter books and appearing on more than one of the years best books lists, including those such as time magazines fiction list and dan koiss at slate that arent. The fault in our stars author john green on reaching. Welcome to the second installment of battle of the books music from. The title is inspired by act 1, scene 2 of shakespeares play julius caesar, in which the nobleman cassius says to brutus. May 25, 2014 it seems kind of weird to have the author of the book you are basing your top 10 on in the top ten, but this is the definitive follow on read for the fault in our stars. Luckily for us, cultural phenomenons like the fault in our stars dont have a monopoly on the book business. Make a list browse lists search lists leaders help contact suggest feature newsletter.
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