The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars is a story that pretty much everyone, if they haven't read, has at least heard about. This review is very much overdue for me, as it's one of my favorite books of all time! I've read it at least... 5 times. And I can't wait for the movie to come out this week! It follows two star crossed, cancer ridden lovers, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Agustus Waters. These two emphasize in their daily lives, that while their cancer is made of them, they refuse to be made of their cancer. They refuse to let themselves become their illness, and show that a even a short life, can be a full one. Augustus and Hazel first meet at support group, and their connection is instantaneous. Their love is what has made this book truly become a modern classic.  Because while the main characters have cancer, it's not a cancer book. It's a profound, heart wrenching, thought provoking, and incredibly relevant story about love, not cancer, that makes it strikes a chord with so many hearts around the world. It's not just your stereotypical chick-lit, boy meets girl kind of story. It's unique in that it presents love in a way that most these days are afraid to talk about. It shows love that is more than just what you see on the surface. Augustus and hazel's love is deeper and more profound than any I've ever read. They're not Romeo and Juliet, people.  I think one of the reasons people love this book so much, is because it reminds us all of what love should be. Love is keeping the promise anyway. Love is an infinity within our numbered days. Love is the stars that can't be fathomed into constellations. This book is one that I know will be passed down for years. It has become one of the greats for our generations, and Augustus, ironically, got exactly hat he wanted. His and Hazel's story became immortalized within the pages of this book. I have cried every. single. time. that I have read this book. I really feel like I can't say enough good things about it. So, needless to say, 5 out of 5 noodles, everyone.

my much loved copy!