As I jumped into The Fault In Our Stars, I expected a depressing plot and not really any pieces of happiness. I thought this because of the descriptions of the book I had read and heard. However, it turned out to be better than I expected, with a complex and interesting plot.

The Fault In Our Stars shows the struggles of a teenager with a serious lung disease. Her name is Hazel, and she has many moments that catch my attention of a strong person emotionally, despite being diagnosed with depression. The book is written in a way from Hazel’s perspective and the tone is very uplifting and funny despite her struggles.

Hazel meets Augustus through a cancer support group they are both in because of their illnesses, and they nearly seem too perfect with how they complement each other, and help each other through pain. The story really displays the complexity that Hazel and Augustus share behind their illnesses that people often define them as. The fact that they can talk to each other and relate, and even do things as simple as playing a video game together means a lot to each of them. The two characters have much in common because of how they met.

The plot is very well done and towards the ending it grabs the reader’s emotions. It does this by relating to the reader. The intended audience of young adults and teenagers; the characters fall in that same age group. John Green does this because it makes you enjoy the book and want to read more. In my opinion, it is way easier to comprehend what is happening if you can picture yourself in the same situation.

Some readers have said that the book is predictable, but I disagree. I never saw the end coming, even though some other readers could. But in all it was very well done, it describes the life of characters well, and it relates to the audience on another level. I would definitely recommend this book for mature readers, and young adults because it is a heavy topic and is easier to relate to for this age group.