The Fault in our Stars by John Green follows a 16-year-old named Hazel Lancaster who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Thyroid Cancer and has accepted her terminal diagnosis. However, she meets a boy named Augustus (Gus) in her cancer support group who opens her eyes to the meaning of life, love, and death. It is through these reflections that a work of art known as this book is born. The writing helps reveal to the reader the harsh realities of cancer, as well as the struggle cancer patients go through on a daily basis. The relationship between Hazel and Gus is a testament to the many ways humanity perseveres through hard times and the goodness of human nature. Hazel’s relationship with her family reflects how deeply cancer impacts the loved ones of the patients. When the author writes, the reader can feel the pain, joy, love, grief, fear, numbness, and hope of Hazel Grace Lancaster.
I would definitely recommend this book to just about anyone, unless you don’t like romance. The Fault in our Stars is deeply philosophical and meaningful, while at the same time having humor where appropriate. It also helps to shed light on the daily struggles of cancer patients and the writing style and dynamics are fantastic. I had no complaints when reading this masterpiece. All-in-all, I would rate this book five out of five stars.