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I'm impressed!
This is the second John Green book and I have to say I'm falling in love with his writing. The way in which Green approaches difficult theme is magnificent... READ MORE
A touching tale
This is a lovely book that tells the story of a young boys first love and the devestation that loss can leave in it's wake. I thought the topic was handled... READ MORE
My favourite book
I read this book ages ago now and found myself wondering why I had not yet written a review for it. It has to be one of my all-time favourite books.
John ... READ MORE
Fab tale of first friends, first love, and last words.
Miles has no friends, a boring school life, a non-existent social life, and a love of other peoples last words. His favourite, 'I go to seek a Great Perhap... READ MORE
Synopsis
The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS and TURTLES ALL THE WAY DOWN.
“In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than her silhouette, but even in the dark, I could see her eyes – fierce emeralds. And beautiful.”
BEFORE. Miles Halter’s whole life has been one big non-event until he starts at anything-but-boring Culver Creek Boarding School and meets Alaska Young. Gorgeous, clever, funny and utterly fascinating she pulls Miles into her world, launches him into a new life, and steals his heart. But when tragedy strikes, and Miles comes face-to-face with death he discovers the value of living and loving unconditionally.
AFTER: Nothing will ever be the same.
Poignant, funny, heartbreaking and compelling, this novel will stay with you forever.
Publisher information
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- ISBN: 9780008664800
- Number of pages: 272
- Dimensions: 222 x 141 x 28 mm
- Interest age: From 13 years
- Weight: 380g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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such an amazing book read within 7 days
in the top 5 favorite !!!!!
Humor, tragedy and honesty. A must read. The best from John Green LOVE IT!
Fantastic
My second book that i have read from John Green and it is fantastic! I could not put this book down while on my holiday, highly recommend for people aged 1... READ MORE
Must read for fans of TFIOS
I read TFIOS and loved it and this was the next book I read of John Greens. I loved it just as much. I cried and laughed throughout the book. Have lent it ... READ MORE
Beautiful
It was a really good first novel by John Green. I was a little unsure whether I was going to enjoy it but found it really interesting and unlike the stuff ... READ MORE
What a read....
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel by John Green. Like his other books (of which I have to pleasure to read so far) is was flawless. The plot was strong and l... READ MORE
Great book!
really interesting story, hard to put down.
loved alaska's character! quite similar to paper towns.
read in 2 days loved it so much!
this novel killed me!
this novel is now one of my favourite novels ever! it made me cry and i had real pain inside my heart reading it. I would HIGHLY recommend this book, I had... READ MORE
John Green sir, why do you do this to me?
Why must boys over romanticise women so? This book is not about the fumbling affections of Pudge, he is but a side effect of the hurricane that is, Alaska ... READ MORE
Made me cry
This is an absolutel amazing book it is so different! I love the idea of choosing your one name! The sense of friendship is moving. And it Wasserstein sad.... READ MORE
Read it. Read it now.
In a person's last words, they are their most truthful. Contemplating some challenging themes, John Green's first novel can easily capture the mind and hea... READ MORE
Finally a book Green has wrote which is decent...
After reading a couple of Green's books, I actually only enjoyed parts in this one. The plot was actually unpredictable this time, and I could actually get... READ MORE
OK
To be honest I don't think this book is worth the huge hype it has. I was expecting a romantic light read but I was surprised because it goes a lot deeper ... READ MORE
Looking for Alaska, loved it!!
This was the first John green book I read, and I have to say he lives up to his reputation.
Forget pudge I fell in love with Alaska myself. She's portrayed... READ MORE
Worst author.
If you want to feel miserable and depressed, read this book! If you want a happy love story, avoid John Green at all costs. Buying his books is essentially... READ MORE
Funny, heartbreaking and overall brilliant book
I bought this book and within just 3 hours of purchase I had finished it ! I was quite shocked at what happened near the end and it actually brought me to ... READ MORE
Looking For Alaska
Miles, the main character, begins a new school and meets many new friends but at home he was always shy and now he's moved
he quickly falls in with the cr... READ MORE
Beautifully Surreal
I love this book. John Green lures you in in the first few pages. You become attached to the characters almost instantly, you don't see what they look like... READ MORE
Amazing
I was recommended 'Looking for Alaska' by a friend of mine, I was a bit sceptical weather or not I'd like it or not. But the more I read it the more I love... READ MORE
Five stars.
A roller coaster of thrilling sensory imagery, joy, heartbreak and devastation.
Great book, proper boarding school story
I’d only ever read one of John Green’s books, The Fault in Our Stars , and I loved it, so was looking forward to reading this one.
I really enjoyed it.... READ MORE
A good read
Took a while for me to find interest in it but ended up to be a very interesting, well written and touching book.
Brilliant
A true masterpiece of young adult literature; we all fell in love with Alaska Young.
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