Both Hazel and Augustus’ parents are trying to cope the best way they can. There is even a humorous anecdote about Make-A-Wish.Īs a parent, the book was heartbreaking. Their dialogue is snarky and irreverent and they laugh at things that are actually quite sad. Augustus utilizes humor to cope with his disease. Not only are they going through their awkward teen years, but because of their illness, they are also pariahs among their peers. Both of them have been in and out of school and hospitals and are not really sure of their roles as student/friend/patient. Hazel and Augustus, the two primary characters in the book, meet at a teen cancer support group where they are trying to navigate the uncertain world of cancer and mortality while coping with the normal aspects of adolescence. Green’s main characters are just trying to be normal teenagers while dealing with a devastating disease. In an interview I read with Green, he commented that during his book tour he had teens with cancer tell him that he “gets them” like other adults can’t he understands their sense of humor and their anxieties. It brought back many memories of the years we spent as roommates.

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green is a novel about teens with cancer. She was easy to please she wanted support but mostly laughter. Being 18 years old and not knowing a thing about cancer, I asked her what she expected from me. My roommate was diagnosed with cancer the third week of our first year of college. Book Review: Big Mouth And Ugly Girl by Joyce Carol Oates ADULT REVIEW

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