THE FAULT IN OUR STARS BOOK REVIEW. (!!!) ♥☺

Let me start off by saying this- JOHN GREEN IS A GENIUS.

I don't even know how somebody can think of writing such an insightful novel.

Also, I've noticed that everyone has a different view on this book. Some may think that it has changed the way they look at things, whereas others might just say that it's another cliched romance story that is being over-hyped on the internet.

Everyone looks at this book from a different perspective. Here's mine-

This book has  ‎20,13,840 votes on Goodreads, (which JUST KEEP increasing everyday), with an average rating of 4.3 stars. This book surely ought to be a work of art.Also,this is the first novel that I've read, which has been penned by John Green. 

"That's the thing about pain. It demands to be felt."

The first thing that I love about this book are the QUOTES.

Yes, I know that it is a little difficult to understand them, but the very moment you do; you fall in love with the book.You fall in love with the characters. 

John Green has used a very simple concept of a quintessential tragic love story : Both of them fall in love, either of them dies.The only plot twist is  cancer- the only thing that made this book so special.This is a YA fiction, so naturally,it is based on a teenager( who suffers from thyroid cancer).

I had read some reviews before reading this book, so I pretty much knew what was going to happen in the end. As I read the book, I tried to keep denying the thought of Augustus's death, because as I commenced reading, my obsession with the characters kept increasing! Obviously, even though I was NOT AT ALL satisfied with the epilogue, I couldn't stop thinking about the book. 

Here's why I didn't like the epilogue-

Hazel had once talked about her favorite book: An Imperial Affliction. She had also remarked that she really wanted to know what happened in the end, because the book ended in the middle of the sentence. A large part of the book is about how they go to Amsterdam to find the author of the book and ask him to explain what happens after the book ends. 

How can I relate this with the ending of The Fault in our stars? Here's how-

The book ended with Hazel saying "I do, Augustus. I do." Obviously, you'll be able to understand what she means to say, once you read the entire chapter.

But NOTHING was specified after that. Your mind gets flooded with questions like " What happened to Hazel? Did she die too?" Maybe it was the author's trick. I guess he gave the readers a hint when he referred to An Imperial Affliction (which is not a real book, it turns out) 

This is how it feels like after you complete reading page 313-

Another thing that was a little irritating is the fact that they talk a lot like pretentious adults, which is kind of funny. But,that's not the point. I don't think they ever stopped! I don't believe that 16 year- olds like Hazel and Augustus would find it to be completely normal to talk in such a manner!

Anyway, those were the only two things that I didn't like in the ENTIRE BOOK. 

Everything else was perfect, and even though I've read the book almost thrice, I don't seem to get bored of it! It is unbelievable how an author can understand the sentiments of teenagers suffering from cancer .On the cover page of the book, there is a comment by Markus Zusac. He said, "You laugh, you cry, and then you come back for more." I think the comment itself justifies how I feel about the book.

John Green has created a new aura of the art of reading. He writes in such a manner that you feel like your best friend is sitting in front of you and narrating a beautiful story. 

The Fault In Our Stars has broken the hearts of millions of readers all around the world, but it surely has made itself a class apart from all other YA books. 

Dedicated to Esther Earl, a girl who passed away after she was detected with Thyroid Cancer, this book has the power to be an inspiration and is one of the most beautiful books that I've ever read. 

This book is surely to be added to my re-reading list. 

Also, don't forget to watch the movie adaptation of this book, starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. 

  

   Until then, HAPPY READING!

                                                                                   -Mahek Ghelani :D

OKAY? OKAY.

    

Okay, so you would have understood by now, at least....

My next review is on the bestselling novel by John Green-

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. 

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm super-excited and I assure you that I'll post it within the next week :D

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Stay tuned for the next BIG review...


Till then, 

HAPPY READING!


-Mahek Ghelani

PERCY JACKSON AND THE LIGHTNING THIEF BOOK REVIEW

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief is probably one of the best books that I have ever read. My heart skipped a beat with every page that I turned and there was something totally unexpected and impressively different in each and every chapter! The book is based on Greek Mythology and the best part is that the author has hardly changed any concepts, but still managed  to keep the readers excited. The book gives a fabulous blend of the modern world and the ancient world of Greek Mythology.The good thing is that it provides a lot of information on Mythology without making the reader doze off :P

I could also see a close similarity between this book and Harry Potter.
It's about a trio that gets a quest for truth and in the end,they end up living happily and all that, but what makes this series different from Harry Potter is that the reader can relate the story of the book with his/her surroundings. Also, the fact that the Underworld is in Los Angeles and the imaginary 600th floor of the Empire State building was extremely fascinating.

Even though the first few chapters of the book were a little boring,the book quickly picked up it's pace after the 5th chapter. I simply adore Rick Riordan's sense of humour! One of the biggest plus points of the book is Percy's amazing comic timing. I really couldn't understand the affection for the 'blue food' , but it turns out that it's funnier when not understood. :D

Camp Half-Blood is a destination where every Percy Jackson fan would want to live. The characters are so realistic that at times you tend to forget that they are fictional. The book is written from a teenager's point-of-view, so I don't think anybody would find it difficult to read.

Anyway, the book is so good that I think it hardly has any negative points. It is action-packed and full of surprises. Unlike many other books, the author has pushed aside the perception that a hero can never fail in life. Percy Jackson is a book that can be equally enjoyed by 8 year olds as well as 80 year olds. The book is not at all disappointing and is totally worth reading more than once :)

Happy Reading !!!
(P.S My next post- Percy Jackson and the Lightning thief book vs movie! )

                                                                                                          ~Mahek Ghelani

A message to all 'ye Percy Jackson lovers

My next review!!!
I'll post my review for  Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan very soon!

 Happy Reading! <3

P.S I also might compare the movie with the actual book.

Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Spoiler alert- Please do not read this review if you haven't read Allegiant yet.

The first two books of the Divergent trilogy were really interesting and hard to put down. But the third book, Allegiant was really disappointing. I really thought that Caleb would die instead of Tris. The ending, which is always the most important part of a trilogy, was completely unexpected. Take an example of the epilogue of Mockingjay by  Suzanne Collins. Even though I personally like Divergent more than The Hunger Games, the epilogue of THG was really nice. Many of my favourite characters died in THG too, but at least the main characters didn't. Allegiant would've been such a good book if 'Chapter 50' would have been a little different. 

Well, the book has some good parts too. The fact that it is written in a dual perspective is commendable. Also, the last part when Tobias goes for zip lining despite of his fear of heights was also really nice. 

I finally got to know what the term 'Divergent' exactly means which was nothing but a variation in one's genes. I think the author could have explained this in short, rather than using so many scientific terms which weren't required. But, I really liked the part when Tris read her mother's diary and she got to know about how her mother entered the experiment with her dad.

I think Tori and Uriah's death was totally  unnecessary. Wasn't Tris' death enough? Also, in many parts of the book, Four looked like a very sadistic person just waiting for an excuse to fight with somebody. Four's POV was exactly like Tris' POV. One of the main reasons behind writing a book in a dual-narrative is that the readers get to know the character better, which I couldn't. The only part where I liked Four's POV was after Tris' death, to be very honest.

I know that I have criticised the book very much, but every book has it's own plus and minus points. Not all books have happy fairy-tale like  endings. The ending was really sad, but realistic and heartrendingly beautiful. The book was just a 50-50 for me. Reading Allegiant wasn't was mistake, neither was it a great decision.

                                                                                                          ~Mahek Ghelani

P.S I'm really new to this :) Comments and suggestions would be appreciated :D

Hey!
Let me introduce myself before I start updating this blog :)
My name is Mahek and I love reading books. I also love writing, watching movies, dancing and playing badminton. I'm just a typical teenager with lots and lots of crazy ideas in my mind.
My favourite genres in books are YAs and Dystopian fiction.
I like reading trilogies and series instead of single books ;)
I have started this blog for publishing book reviews of books that I either hated or simply loved :P

I will post a review for the book- Allegiant by Veronica Roth  very soon :)

Happy reading!

~Mahek

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