honestly i thought the book was completely over-hyped. which i almost don't want to say, because i have huge amounts of respect for john green, but i was just expecting the book to be better. it was clever and witty at parts, but i also think a lot of the book conformed to typical teen fiction writing styles and scenarios, which i was hoping wouldn't happen. it was a good book, it just wasn't great.
My mind is BLOWN. I legit thought you moved there from an English speaking country. Your English is FANTASTIC. Better than 80% of people who live in England
I read this book on my four hour bus ride to Indianapolis for my choir... and then on the way back. I had the worst headache of my life, because while I was reading, lights were flashing over the page and the bumps in the road caused it to bounce around in my hands. I COULD NOT STOP READING. Several times, I had to close the book, with my thumb keeping my page, press my forehead against the cover, and cry. Definitely one of my favorite books now.
I'm simply IN LOVE with the book, I'm about 2/3 done and the only reason I stopped was because of school. The story just weaves so many great things together and there are simply no words to really describe the awesomeness of the book. I agree it's original writing and it IS really fresh. Plus, it reallllly pulls emotions, I laughed hysterically, then was at the point of tears and just ah! So good!
I read this book way back around the time you made this review, and feel it not only deserves all the hype it gets but believe any negative attention it gets is unfounded and unjustifiable. All of it coming from ignorance. A lack of understanding, maturity and developmental growth which I find to be a perfect reflection of the deep psychological problems in todays society as a whole. What surprised me most about this novel is how incredibly deep it is. It has far more in common with classic literature than most modern books you'll find on the NY Times best seller list. It's also one that serves as a great read for personal developmental and growth. There are countless lessons to be learned, while reading it, that will help in forming a strong moral compass. It provides many deep insights into personal human experiences, and emotions, like hardships, compassion, empathy, friendships, family, happiness, coming of age, exploration of life, anger, regret, loss, grief, and acceptance of things you cannot control. It's an extremely well written story and very moving from beginning to end. I really feel that everyone would benefit greatly by reading this one. Thank you for reviewing it. Great job.
I read the book last month. It was absolutely without a doubt just simply amazing. I used to not read at all until I read one of John's books & I just fell in love with his work. I saw the trailer to FIOS yesterday & I honestly can't wait until June 6th. (:
I bought this book on the day of the release the 10. of January and was so happy. But it was also the day I was told that my stepmom has breast cancer. So life is really an ironic bitch but I'm happy I bought the book, because it is helping me through it. Aaaand I am definitely falling in love with Augustus just as you fall asleep: slowly and then all at once.
I also read it in one sitting. just yesterday. I must admit, there was definitely a lump in my throat and some tears to be fought back at some points. I even bought a second copy of it the next day so I can gift it while still keeping a copy for myself.
Aaahh I adored this book so much, and while I was reading it, I was actually inspired to write some of my own philosophical prose (if anything written by a 17 year old can be considered philosophical). Anyway, excellent and accurate review, although I really want you to comment on some of the awesome details in this book. (There were so many!!)
I got the book about three hours ago and am already half way through that says a lot. So far it's perfect, it's better than I expected, which is saying a lot as I was expecting a lot from it.
Sighhh I just finished the book and all I can do now is watch reviews and do all these things that make me more obsessed with it. And I feel like I'm not making sense or I won't be if I continue rambling on. So I'll stop myself short. Anyways, great review. Short and sweet. Subscribed :D
I absolutely adored this book, being the teacher of a child who was diagnosed with cancer it's specially poignant to me! I have laughed and cried quite a bit and I read it in 2 days!
My goodness TFIOS is fantastic. It's not just the story and the characters that make it so but the writing which is so fantastically brilliant and is definitely John's best yet. It was everything I expected and wanted it to be and so much more.
This is my favourite book of John's and It was a surprise to me because I don't usually finish books like this. I really thought about dropping it at page 261 but I'm glad I carried on because It's wonderful. Usually when I read his books I prefer the sidekicks to the main characters but in this book all the characters were perfect.
@aiwendiltpd well the characters havent been around regular teens for a long while as well.Plus Hazel has had to grow up a little faster than most teens.
This book was incredible. I read it in four hours in one go, which is (like you) unusual for me! I cried for probably over half the book... and I nearly cried with happiness at one point to. No book has ever stuck with me so much, made me think so much as TFiOS. John Green is brilliant, absolutely brilliant!
@mokimik Hey Kim! Als je op de hoogte wilt blijven van Nerdfighter events in Nederland kan je lid worden van de Facebook groep (Dutch Nerdfighters). Daar worden alle leuke dingen die we samen doen besproken :)
I've been dying to read it! My preordered copy arrived Friday, but alas, it arrived at my parents house three hours away. Lucky for me, my friend is coming to visit tomorrow and he promised to bring it to me. I can't wait!
I love this book so much. I love Augustus and Hazel present-tense, and this book has made me strive to live more metaphorically. I don't want to spoil anything, but this book is Capital B; Beautiful.
I just can´t like this book. To me was boring, very "look at me being sad, look at me being romantic, look at me being dramatic, look, look, don´t you dare don´t look" And the repetition of words, expression, things... that is not way to stablish your theme, that is a way of take your readers for not very smart people who need everyting spell out or they don´t get it. I despice books like that, doesn´t give me anything as a reader to actually think. In general try to hard to be romantic, doesn´t know very much about being subtle and was very rush, from the start to end. Except por the teenage in love factor, I don´t see the big deal about it. The character of Gus is a egotistic suicide (always wanting to have an important death, more important than everyone else, don´t want his life to have more meaning than the way he die), to good to be anything less than god awfull boring, Hazel have little personality beside her smartassiness and being sick, and Isaac is a walking cliché talking about "what true love really is". The father is always crying, the mother... is just a mother really, wich is not bad but neither is nothing new, and that it. The message was good, don´t get me wrong, but the delivery was very poor, force and weak to me for work.
I was excited to read the book after watching this review... But now I'm inclined to say that I agree with you more than the uploader... What a shitty book this was. So overrated.
@Equestrian Gamer english may not be their first language as you can tell from the other grammar mistakes. what the commenter referred to by making the readers feel stupid is the way that hazel and gus try too hard to act smart by the way they speak and portray life trying to be "deep" even though that's not at all what a teenager, must less sick teenagers would act. isaac was too focused on love and sort of dry and was just a hint of the "third wheel comedic relief". his only personality trait was being blind and hating love. gus's metaphor with the cigarettes made me cringe. why would you make a metaphor into a physical thing unless its art? hes going to walk into a place that prohibits smoking and his dumb response is "Its a metaphor, you see." no one gives a damn about your dumb metaphor, you're basically 5 years old. the author tried too hard to make intelligent teenagers, but in reality, even intelligent teenagers dont act this way. I have a friend with a 4.4 GPA and she doesnt act all smart with everyone. but that's mostly why I hate the story.
I'm Dutch too! If only I had discovered John Green's work sooner, I would've like went to his 'meetings' since I live 30 minutes from Amsterdam as well.
i was really shocked how much i liked this book. I think John Green really did a fantastic job telling a cancer patients pov. i really recomend reading this book to any valued reader
I read this book a while ago and I loved it. I'm not so into reading but I just had to read John's book. It was utterly awesome. The Fault in Our Stars is the only (?) John Green book that's translated to Finnish and even through the translated words I could hear John's voice like you did. I think that is fascinating!
My book just shipped. I'm SO excited. Amazon says it'll be here tomorrow, and my mom says I can't have it until I've finished all of my college applications, so I haven't slept in a few days now. I want my book when it comes...
I plan to read TFIOS this summer. I haven't a lot going on so I should have enough time. But I have read Finding Alaska, and I seemed fm read it slow, so that I could gt the full understanding of what he said and what each scentance is meaning. I plan to do the same with TFIOS.
@Lidespam She has had her copy for a few days now, but I have no clue if she started reading yet... Also: I'm getting mine tonight! :D (ordered it through jonjons family in da states ^^)
So, a few things. I'm new to your channel and have been wondering about your accent. Dutch may be one of my favorite. Right behind Irish and in front of Australian. Also, I agree with you review of the book and John Green's writing.
In the beginning I too heard John's voice while reading, but as the story went on his voice faded away and the characters developed their own unique personalities, which I really enjoyed.
@SuperAnnabanana2013 Basically, if you wanna be a nerdfighter, you can be! John and Hank have their channel and the nerdfighter community follows it. :) Search for the How to Be A Nerdfighter video
omg please I THINK WE ALL WANT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT IT TOO. At least I do. Ah I hope after some time passes and more people have read TFIOS, you could make another review in-depth and we can just all have a conversation about this fantastic novel! :) PS. I wish I could have pronounced that name not as shamefully, I was right there with Hazel :/
I'm buying the book today I have the movie I wanted to see how the book differs from the movie. I'm not much of a book reader I get overwhelmed with big books this book isn't big and it sounds good. I think its worth the read I've heard good reviews on the book
it's 3:03am in NYC and I just finished reading the fault in our stars(mostly in one sitting) and the first thing i did afterwards was first wonder if the ending was good(i have this thing about endings needing to be the best part of a book), then hop on my computer and watch this video. not to sound self-important, but I hope this means something to you. good night.
I just got to a very sad bit (I don't want to write what it was but yeah) and now I have to take a break because I've been crying for about 30 minutes solid and I fear dehydration. Oh my heart! Such a good book!!
just finished this book. i liked the characters especially hazel, but it didnt really make me cry for some reason. also, are you saying that john chose the last name Vliegenthart after you? thats amazing!!
I, too, was privileged to read it back in December and I really want to read it again, but I won't get my copy until I see John in Atlanta on Sunday. But I am so excited to see him! Great review :)
I'm sooo excited to read this! I actually canceled my preorder b/c I am going to the tour de nerdfighting on Saturday, and I had to buy a copy to go, and while two copies of something are never a bad thing, I just didn't have the extra cash! Thanks so much for the video! It made me reaaallllyyyy excited to read it!
That's so awesome that he used your's and Lidewij's names! I remember meeting you two at LeakyCon when Lidewij came over to me and started dancing and soon, a great dance party in Hogsmeade began. I can now say that I danced with two girls in a John Green novel. Said novel is fantastic and beautiful.
Before I verbalize my opinion, I'd like to say that a.) I love John, his previous works, and his videos; b.) I'm relatively new to Nerdfighteria, c.) I never knew Esther (which may incline me to miss out on a large amount of nostalgia), and, most importantly, d.) I am in no way trying to bash TFIOS. Now here's my honest opinion. I had very high expectations for this book. The initial chapters John read on Vlogbrothers made me anticipate its arrival. Upon receiving the book in the mail, I promptl
I read it through in one go and I still haven't really processed all of it. Once again, John succeeds in expressing my thoughts of there being Something More perfectly through use of Hazel's father. I'm not sure if posting a quote is a spoiler, so I'll refrain from doing so just in case. I can't really articulate all the ways in which I love this book. It is just so achingly beautiful. I loved with the characters, I laughed with them, I cried with them. It was...lsjdlasfjlaw I can't even
i don't speak a english a lot but i love read (i read in spanish) i love your videos, you are so funny & friendly. i want to star to read an english books but i don't feel to much confidence with my english. (sorry if i don't have the best grammar in english)
i read mine in one go as well! ahh, i'm actually headed to amsterdam for march and april and tfios made it all the more exciting. would you happen to have any recommendations for a nerdfighter going to the netherlands?
I got the book today so people stop telling me to read it but had to find a review before I picked it up to see if it's good or just overrated. I think I'm going to give it a shot (:
Great review! I finished the book this morning, and I was an absolute mess of emotions. Really the sort of book that sticks with you too and stays in your head. Plot wise, it's quiet, with less of the wild escapades of some of the others. But it was so powerful, and the characters were so wonderful and endearing that I couldn't stop reading until I finished. Best Wishes!
i tried reading looking for alaska, out of curiosity, and i actually bought a paper back copy but ended up not finishing it, it was interesting in the first few pages but i got tired and stopped; that's why i didn't understand what was the hype about john green --- until i came across this one, i, and i'm sorry for doing this, but illegally downloaded a fault in our stars on ebook and fuckin' loved it, it was deep and relatable in my opinion even if i'm not terminally ill but seriously, the book is the right amount of youth and maturity, like me probably since i'm just, 20. i couldn't stop reading it even if it was the first time i read on my laptop and it wasn't a pleasant experience, but, well. I LOVED IT. will definitely buy an official copy of the book just because. i'm scared to watch the film tho, might ruin it for me, the girl wasn't how i imagined her too be in the trailer so.... well, let's see. great review!
My guess is that she's going to be in a play based on The Fault in Our Stars. Why would she otherwise have to learn to speak in a British accent (she'd play Kaitlyn). Maybe she got to read the book in December to write a script / get the feel of the book to be able to play her part. And a play would only be exciting for Dutch nerdfighers, since other people wouldn't be able to watch it (too long way to travel / not understanding the language). Just speculating :)
finished my (hanklerfished!) copy about an hour ago. there is some serious business going on in my brain right now. I agree, the characters in tFiOS were just amazing. so awesome. so so awesome. WHOOF.
i read this book because you kept mentioning it lol and because i just started watching his videos recently... i liked it a lot, definitely going to read his other novels too. i'm really nervous about the TFIOS movie though...
@booksandquills I'm wearing that lip stain too! Yay for good cheapo make up. Very excited to read TFIOS and I'd be giddy and squealing too if a character in a novel was named after me!
I JUST FINISHED READING TIFIOS LIKE 2HOURS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (apologies for the screaming, my enthusiasm about this book, and your videos, is great)
I have never n my life heard another non American speaker (other than myself) who have completely eliminated there accent so awesome!!! I have worked on my English for as long as I can remember and I was constantly told what a miserable accent i had! so I became determent to be the best English speaker amongst my friends. I will have to say I had never been in the US up until recently. And my English is as good as any American, could you shear your story with me I would really like to hear it!
I have finished it this afternoon and came back here to watch your review. l loved it. I've already seen at twitter that there is a charakter with your and Lidewij's name, so it wasn't a real surprise for me, but it still was kind of unreal to read your names there :D. Mmmh, Germany isn't that far away from the Netherlands and i have holidays in march ^^
Your English is super awesome! I knew you were dutch when I subscribed, but it was amazes me how good your English is. And this was indeed one of the BEST books I have read in like a year and it was so cool just reading it because there were lots of great things in it! This is a great review as well! :] Best Wishes, Nina
I heard someone say that the book makes you feel all the emotions at once. I laughed at them, until I read the book. John Green did it again.
That's so true
I'm reading this book right now and last night I was crying!!!
@@aubreyrusinovich8872 is it worth reading even tho the output is negative and sad.
I love how John Green always refers to other books in his novels!
I am proud of myself to read this book
honestly i thought the book was completely over-hyped. which i almost don't want to say, because i have huge amounts of respect for john green, but i was just expecting the book to be better. it was clever and witty at parts, but i also think a lot of the book conformed to typical teen fiction writing styles and scenarios, which i was hoping wouldn't happen. it was a good book, it just wasn't great.
Exactly! I love John Green and his videos but I'm not a fan of his writing.
Finally someone who agrees with me
I've been looking for someone to say this
I didn't like that the characters are so overly mature about life in general but falls for each other instantly.
My mind is BLOWN. I legit thought you moved there from an English speaking country. Your English is FANTASTIC. Better than 80% of people who live in England
didn't notice you where dutch untill you said you where dutch, you talk english really really good
*"You speak English very well."
Lol. Just having some fun.
i didn't notice :')
@silverdoe65 Yes! I wanted to get this one out first, but I'll definitely do Divergent next.
I read this book on my four hour bus ride to Indianapolis for my choir... and then on the way back. I had the worst headache of my life, because while I was reading, lights were flashing over the page and the bumps in the road caused it to bounce around in my hands. I COULD NOT STOP READING. Several times, I had to close the book, with my thumb keeping my page, press my forehead against the cover, and cry. Definitely one of my favorite books now.
Omg this is my first time seeing 9 years old comment😳😳
I'm simply IN LOVE with the book, I'm about 2/3 done and the only reason I stopped was because of school. The story just weaves so many great things together and there are simply no words to really describe the awesomeness of the book. I agree it's original writing and it IS really fresh. Plus, it reallllly pulls emotions, I laughed hysterically, then was at the point of tears and just ah! So good!
ntcssj it’s the best book in history
I read this book way back around the time you made this review, and feel it not only deserves all the hype it gets but believe any negative attention it gets is unfounded and unjustifiable. All of it coming from ignorance. A lack of understanding, maturity and developmental growth which I find to be a perfect reflection of the deep psychological problems in todays society as a whole.
What surprised me most about this novel is how incredibly deep it is. It has far more in common with classic literature than most modern books you'll find on the NY Times best seller list. It's also one that serves as a great read for personal developmental and growth. There are countless lessons to be learned, while reading it, that will help in forming a strong moral compass. It provides many deep insights into personal human experiences, and emotions, like hardships, compassion, empathy, friendships, family, happiness, coming of age, exploration of life, anger, regret, loss, grief, and acceptance of things you cannot control. It's an extremely well written story and very moving from beginning to end. I really feel that everyone would benefit greatly by reading this one.
Thank you for reviewing it. Great job.
@GgirlMe It is the very high end and exclusive NYC lip stain in Smooch Proof.
I read the book last month. It was absolutely without a doubt just simply amazing. I used to not read at all until I read one of John's books & I just fell in love with his work. I saw the trailer to FIOS yesterday & I honestly can't wait until June 6th. (:
I bought this book on the day of the release the 10. of January and was so happy. But it was also the day I was told that my stepmom has breast cancer. So life is really an ironic bitch but I'm happy I bought the book, because it is helping me through it. Aaaand I am definitely falling in love with Augustus just as you fall asleep: slowly and then all at once.
I'm so happy you pronounced Lidewij. I was at a total loss when it came to her name in this book.
you got me psyched for this book!
I'm gonna buy it as soon as I can :)
OMG, I'm so glad not the only one that kept HEARING John while reading!
I also read it in one sitting. just yesterday. I must admit, there was definitely a lump in my throat and some tears to be fought back at some points. I even bought a second copy of it the next day so I can gift it while still keeping a copy for myself.
Aaahh I adored this book so much, and while I was reading it, I was actually inspired to write some of my own philosophical prose (if anything written by a 17 year old can be considered philosophical). Anyway, excellent and accurate review, although I really want you to comment on some of the awesome details in this book. (There were so many!!)
I got the book about three hours ago and am already half way through that says a lot. So far it's perfect, it's better than I expected, which is saying a lot as I was expecting a lot from it.
Sighhh I just finished the book and all I can do now is watch reviews and do all these things that make me more obsessed with it. And I feel like I'm not making sense or I won't be if I continue rambling on. So I'll stop myself short. Anyways, great review. Short and sweet. Subscribed :D
I absolutely adored this book, being the teacher of a child who was diagnosed with cancer it's specially poignant to me! I have laughed and cried quite a bit and I read it in 2 days!
My goodness TFIOS is fantastic. It's not just the story and the characters that make it so but the writing which is so fantastically brilliant and is definitely John's best yet. It was everything I expected and wanted it to be and so much more.
Yup! I studied English at university.
This is my favourite book of John's and It was a surprise to me because I don't usually finish books like this. I really thought about dropping it at page 261 but I'm glad I carried on because It's wonderful. Usually when I read his books I prefer the sidekicks to the main characters but in this book all the characters were perfect.
@roelvantoorn SECRET THINGS.
@aiwendiltpd well the characters havent been around regular teens for a long while as well.Plus Hazel has had to grow up a little faster than most teens.
She wasn't 14 when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she was 13.
Some people don't remember everything^^
This book was incredible. I read it in four hours in one go, which is (like you) unusual for me! I cried for probably over half the book... and I nearly cried with happiness at one point to. No book has ever stuck with me so much, made me think so much as TFiOS. John Green is brilliant, absolutely brilliant!
@mokimik Hey Kim! Als je op de hoogte wilt blijven van Nerdfighter events in Nederland kan je lid worden van de Facebook groep (Dutch Nerdfighters). Daar worden alle leuke dingen die we samen doen besproken :)
it was a great ending but what happened with everybody? did monica talked to isaac again? what happened with hazel?
I've been dying to read it! My preordered copy arrived Friday, but alas, it arrived at my parents house three hours away. Lucky for me, my friend is coming to visit tomorrow and he promised to bring it to me. I can't wait!
I love this book so much. I love Augustus and Hazel present-tense, and this book has made me strive to live more metaphorically. I don't want to spoil anything, but this book is Capital B; Beautiful.
I haven't read it yet, but that's only because my copy hasn't arrived yet. I'm in Canada, and amazon.ca says it will ship on the 14th.
I just can´t like this book. To me was boring, very "look at me being sad, look at me being romantic, look at me being dramatic, look, look, don´t you dare don´t look" And the repetition of words, expression, things... that is not way to stablish your theme, that is a way of take your readers for not very smart people who need everyting spell out or they don´t get it. I despice books like that, doesn´t give me anything as a reader to actually think. In general try to hard to be romantic, doesn´t know very much about being subtle and was very rush, from the start to end. Except por the teenage in love factor, I don´t see the big deal about it. The character of Gus is a egotistic suicide (always wanting to have an important death, more important than everyone else, don´t want his life to have more meaning than the way he die), to good to be anything less than god awfull boring, Hazel have little personality beside her smartassiness and being sick, and Isaac is a walking cliché talking about "what true love really is". The father is always crying, the mother... is just a mother really, wich is not bad but neither is nothing new, and that it.
The message was good, don´t get me wrong, but the delivery was very poor, force and weak to me for work.
I was excited to read the book after watching this review...
But now I'm inclined to say that I agree with you more than the uploader... What a shitty book this was. So overrated.
@Equestrian Gamer english may not be their first language as you can tell from the other grammar mistakes. what the commenter referred to by making the readers feel stupid is the way that hazel and gus try too hard to act smart by the way they speak and portray life trying to be "deep" even though that's not at all what a teenager, must less sick teenagers would act. isaac was too focused on love and sort of dry and was just a hint of the "third wheel comedic relief". his only personality trait was being blind and hating love. gus's metaphor with the cigarettes made me cringe. why would you make a metaphor into a physical thing unless its art? hes going to walk into a place that prohibits smoking and his dumb response is "Its a metaphor, you see." no one gives a damn about your dumb metaphor, you're basically 5 years old. the author tried too hard to make intelligent teenagers, but in reality, even intelligent teenagers dont act this way. I have a friend with a 4.4 GPA and she doesnt act all smart with everyone. but that's mostly why I hate the story.
I'm Dutch too! If only I had discovered John Green's work sooner, I would've like went to his 'meetings' since I live 30 minutes from Amsterdam as well.
@GgirlMe (You can find it for... €2/3 at Kruidvat)
i was really shocked how much i liked this book. I think John Green really did a fantastic job telling a cancer patients pov. i really recomend reading this book to any valued reader
'doei' (= It's so awesome your name and Lidewijs name are kinda in the book.
Excited for March now!! can't wait..
I read this book a while ago and I loved it. I'm not so into reading but I just had to read John's book. It was utterly awesome. The Fault in Our Stars is the only (?) John Green book that's translated to Finnish and even through the translated words I could hear John's voice like you did. I think that is fascinating!
And I read the first chapter with the John Green's video, and it's amazing to hear how he pronounces every word!
My book just shipped. I'm SO excited. Amazon says it'll be here tomorrow, and my mom says I can't have it until I've finished all of my college applications, so I haven't slept in a few days now. I want my book when it comes...
I plan to read TFIOS this summer. I haven't a lot going on so I should have enough time. But I have read Finding Alaska, and I seemed fm read it slow, so that I could gt the full understanding of what he said and what each scentance is meaning. I plan to do the same with TFIOS.
@Lidespam She has had her copy for a few days now, but I have no clue if she started reading yet... Also: I'm getting mine tonight! :D (ordered it through jonjons family in da states ^^)
So, a few things. I'm new to your channel and have been wondering about your accent. Dutch may be one of my favorite. Right behind Irish and in front of Australian.
Also, I agree with you review of the book and John Green's writing.
I also read this book in on sitting. Never read a book of his before...now wanna read them all. It was beautifully written
In the beginning I too heard John's voice while reading, but as the story went on his voice faded away and the characters developed their own unique personalities, which I really enjoyed.
He named a character after you guys? That's so awesome!
@effervescentspirit I know rightttt made me cry so. much.
@SuperAnnabanana2013 Basically, if you wanna be a nerdfighter, you can be! John and Hank have their channel and the nerdfighter community follows it. :) Search for the How to Be A Nerdfighter video
omg please I THINK WE ALL WANT TO TALK TO YOU ABOUT IT TOO. At least I do. Ah I hope after some time passes and more people have read TFIOS, you could make another review in-depth and we can just all have a conversation about this fantastic novel! :) PS. I wish I could have pronounced that name not as shamefully, I was right there with Hazel :/
I feel the same why about how he described some parts of Indianapolis!
what are nerdfighters? i've heard almost everyone mention them but i'm not really sure what they are. :(
I just saw on imdb that they are making a film on TFIOS. I don't know whether I like it or not...
IM OBSESSED WITH THIS BOOK!!!!
I'm buying the book today I have the movie I wanted to see how the book differs from the movie. I'm not much of a book reader I get overwhelmed with big books this book isn't big and it sounds good. I think its worth the read I've heard good reviews on the book
done in four hours! I laughed and cried and loved it
I agree with everything you said. I especially think that John's characters on TFiOS are his best so far. Great review!
it's 3:03am in NYC and I just finished reading the fault in our stars(mostly in one sitting) and the first thing i did afterwards was first wonder if the ending was good(i have this thing about endings needing to be the best part of a book), then hop on my computer and watch this video. not to sound self-important, but I hope this means something to you. good night.
I just got to a very sad bit (I don't want to write what it was but yeah) and now I have to take a break because I've been crying for about 30 minutes solid and I fear dehydration. Oh my heart! Such a good book!!
just finished this book. i liked the characters especially hazel, but it didnt really make me cry for some reason. also, are you saying that john chose the last name Vliegenthart after you? thats amazing!!
How did you get hooked up with getting to read books early to review them?
I, too, was privileged to read it back in December and I really want to read it again, but I won't get my copy until I see John in Atlanta on Sunday. But I am so excited to see him! Great review :)
Can't wait till I get my copy!! It actually was shipped early (on december 20th) but hasn't arrived. I hope they hurry!
I'm sooo excited to read this! I actually canceled my preorder b/c I am going to the tour de nerdfighting on Saturday, and I had to buy a copy to go, and while two copies of something are never a bad thing, I just didn't have the extra cash! Thanks so much for the video! It made me reaaallllyyyy excited to read it!
That's so awesome that he used your's and Lidewij's names! I remember meeting you two at LeakyCon when Lidewij came over to me and started dancing and soon, a great dance party in Hogsmeade began.
I can now say that I danced with two girls in a John Green novel. Said novel is fantastic and beautiful.
Before I verbalize my opinion, I'd like to say that a.) I love John, his previous works, and his videos; b.) I'm relatively new to Nerdfighteria, c.) I never knew Esther (which may incline me to miss out on a large amount of nostalgia), and, most importantly, d.) I am in no way trying to bash TFIOS. Now here's my honest opinion. I had very high expectations for this book. The initial chapters John read on Vlogbrothers made me anticipate its arrival. Upon receiving the book in the mail, I promptl
I read it through in one go and I still haven't really processed all of it. Once again, John succeeds in expressing my thoughts of there being Something More perfectly through use of Hazel's father. I'm not sure if posting a quote is a spoiler, so I'll refrain from doing so just in case. I can't really articulate all the ways in which I love this book. It is just so achingly beautiful. I loved with the characters, I laughed with them, I cried with them. It was...lsjdlasfjlaw I can't even
MY FAVOURITE BOOK EVER.
OMG THE DIVERGENT TRAILER CAME ON BEFORE THIS VID OMG
When I read Lidewij Vliegenthart's name I immediately thought "wait... is that a combination of Sanne and Lidwij's names?!" - that's so cool!
Does anyone have a good age recommendation for this book? I haven't read it yet, but I really want to:)
i don't speak a english a lot but i love read (i read in spanish) i love your videos, you are so funny & friendly. i want to star to read an english books but i don't feel to much confidence with my english. (sorry if i don't have the best grammar in english)
i read mine in one go as well!
ahh, i'm actually headed to amsterdam for march and april and tfios made it all the more exciting. would you happen to have any recommendations for a nerdfighter going to the netherlands?
I got the book today so people stop telling me to read it but had to find a review before I picked it up to see if it's good or just overrated. I think I'm going to give it a shot (:
I honestly finished the book, opened it to page one and read it again - twice in one week!
my book was shipped yesterday! YAY! but it wont actually get here till the 18th of Febuary... :( damn you amazon and your international shipping!
Great review! I finished the book this morning, and I was an absolute mess of emotions. Really the sort of book that sticks with you too and stays in your head. Plot wise, it's quiet, with less of the wild escapades of some of the others. But it was so powerful, and the characters were so wonderful and endearing that I couldn't stop reading until I finished. Best Wishes!
i tried reading looking for alaska, out of curiosity, and i actually bought a paper back copy but ended up not finishing it, it was interesting in the first few pages but i got tired and stopped; that's why i didn't understand what was the hype about john green --- until i came across this one, i, and i'm sorry for doing this, but illegally downloaded a fault in our stars on ebook and fuckin' loved it, it was deep and relatable in my opinion even if i'm not terminally ill but seriously, the book is the right amount of youth and maturity, like me probably since i'm just, 20. i couldn't stop reading it even if it was the first time i read on my laptop and it wasn't a pleasant experience, but, well. I LOVED IT. will definitely buy an official copy of the book just because.
i'm scared to watch the film tho, might ruin it for me, the girl wasn't how i imagined her too be in the trailer so.... well, let's see.
great review!
I can't read online. I HAVE to have the actual, made of atoms, book in front of me. I just can't, I try, but I just love reading it in an actual book.
My guess is that she's going to be in a play based on The Fault in Our Stars. Why would she otherwise have to learn to speak in a British accent (she'd play Kaitlyn). Maybe she got to read the book in December to write a script / get the feel of the book to be able to play her part. And a play would only be exciting for Dutch nerdfighers, since other people wouldn't be able to watch it (too long way to travel / not understanding the language). Just speculating :)
i had never cried at a book. until TFIOS
finished my (hanklerfished!) copy about an hour ago. there is some serious business going on in my brain right now. I agree, the characters in tFiOS were just amazing. so awesome. so so awesome. WHOOF.
i read this book because you kept mentioning it lol and because i just started watching his videos recently... i liked it a lot, definitely going to read his other novels too. i'm really nervous about the TFIOS movie though...
i ordered the book yesterday so it will hopefully arrive tomorow, and OMG I CANT WAIT
@booksandquills I'm wearing that lip stain too! Yay for good cheapo make up. Very excited to read TFIOS and I'd be giddy and squealing too if a character in a novel was named after me!
I JUST FINISHED READING TIFIOS LIKE 2HOURS AGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (apologies for the screaming, my enthusiasm about this book, and your videos, is great)
I can't wait!
the bookstore thinks my book will be there tomorrow, so i'm hoping it will be, I'd like to be able to read it over the weekend :)
@hpfanatic30 Like, I get done and John gets me thinking about what it means to be a human, just like he did with Looking for Alaska.
@SincerePraise Dutch accents usually aren't that strong when changing to English... and compulsory lessons...
i'm a 16 year old girl called hazel and I am so happy I don't have cancer. I haven't read it yet but I bought it today and am going to read it soon
I have never n my life heard another non American speaker (other than myself) who have completely eliminated there accent so awesome!!! I have worked on my English for as long as I can remember and I was constantly told what a miserable accent i had! so I became determent to be the best English speaker amongst my friends. I will have to say I had never been in the US up until recently. And my English is as good as any American, could you shear your story with me I would really like to hear it!
I cant wait to get this book.
I also absolutely loved the book and ordered the audio book with him reading it, i am excited to hear him read it! :D great review!
ALL OF THIS. Yes.
It's such a beautiful book.
I have finished it this afternoon and came back here to watch your review. l loved it. I've already seen at twitter that there is a charakter with your and Lidewij's name, so it wasn't a real surprise for me, but it still was kind of unreal to read your names there :D.
Mmmh, Germany isn't that far away from the Netherlands and i have holidays in march ^^
what does she mean something special in march about the book
Your English is super awesome! I knew you were dutch when I subscribed, but it was amazes me how good your English is. And this was indeed one of the BEST books I have read in like a year and it was so cool just reading it because there were lots of great things in it! This is a great review as well! :]
Best Wishes,
Nina
aww! I would totally sqeal, too. I've read it, but I'm just 14 and from gernmany, so I didn't understand everything. I just love the book.
why didnt you like it ? I thought it was a great book. Im just curious