Throughout the whole book, I laughed, tensed up, and cried without restrain. I fell in love with the characters of the story, especially the philosophical pair, Hazel and Augustus. Their humor and love kept me clinging onto my kindle for more, and I never lost touch with the story. Although the plot revolves around cancer patients, there is much more significance to the novel then just a regular "cancer book."
At the age of 12, Hazel was diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer. Until the age of 14 when she received a medical miracle that shrunk her tumors in her lungs, she was prepared to die, and even later she still feels that sense of nearing to death.
As a 16 year old now, she is attending college early, and has lost the opportunity to partake in high school experiences ever since she was diagnosed. She has a small circle of friends and she still lives under the care of her parents (which can sometimes be tiresome for her). Even though she can live for a long time (shorter than for healthy individuals), she must live with this oxygen tank tethered to her.
Every wednesday, Hazel attends a support group meeting held at this church. During one of the meetings, a new person appears. The stranger is Augustus Waters. He is gorgeous, in remission, and shockingly to her, very interested in Hazel. Being with this whimsical and equally intelligent guy will carry her on an unexpected destination and a long-overdue journey. The time she spends with Augustus will not bring her extreme happiness, but will also push her to re-examine all aspects of life and death. Their close relationship will teach her and the readers the defining significance of human life.
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