This is the story of Hazel and Augustus (Gus), two teenage cancer patients who fall in love with each other despite the hardships in their own lives. Hazel wants very badly to go to Amsterdam to meet Peter van Houten, the author of her favorite book, An Imperial Affliction. Unfortunately, her family can't afford the trip. Hearing this, Gus uses his wish from "The Genies" to send them both to Amsterdam where they meet the author and become very physically intimate. When the couple arrives back home, Gus confesses that his cancer has returned and he doesn't have long to live. The story ends on a tragic yet sweet note. | ||
Plot & Themes Tone of book? - very sensitive (sigh) Time/era of story - 2000+ (Present Day) Internal struggle/realization? Yes Struggle over Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book Main Character Gender - Female Age: - a teen Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 4 () United States Yes The US: - Northeast Writing Style Sex in book? Yes What kind of sex: - vague references only - descript of kissing Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |