Looking for Alaska by John Green

When one of my best friends told me to read Looking for Alaska by John Green; I did everything I could to delay reading it. I borrowed it from the libaray and had to give it back before I could read it. I had several books before it on my to read list at all times. I just thought "I would never enjoy this book"


But finally I picked it up at my local discount book store, because there was a deal of 3 books for £5, and I only started to read it because the other books I got were later in series that I havent started yet but have, and I didnt have a book on me while at work. So, I sat down and opened it.

I was imediatly drawn to the count down of "One Hundred and Thirty Six days before." The thought went through my head of, before what? So I continued and found that John Greens writing style is full of Angst and is one of the most realistic portrayal of teenagers I've seen from an adult novelist.

Our main character Miles moves from a school were he has no friends and doesn't care about anything apart from famous last words. Alaska is described as gorgeous, clever funny, sexy and screwed up, but Miles is fasinated by her and is in love with her. They have a group of friends at the new school and pull pranks on the other people there.

The book leads up to a tragic accident which leaves the group asking what happened and why, then having to accept what happens and move on. This book is a delightful little tale, which softens the hearts and brings a tear to your eyes. I laughed and cired while reading this and it has honestly changed my life. So, Good job; John Green.