Before I get into my latest review, I must share a story from the week. While making breakfast one morning after our morning run (d'Artagnan and I), Dart disappeared for a moment only to return to the kitchen with a little trail of some substance on his nose. Kitty Litter! We have had Dart for 4 months now and he has left the litter box alone, but recently discovered the (joys?) of eating cat poop. Now we find each time he disappears, there is that little something on his nose giving it away. Time for an intervention .
The Review
I just finished the book The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. (I might have mentined it briefly in my last post) I wasn't sure if I was going to like this text at first, but the kids and staff at the high school library nominated it for our book club. After finishing, I must say it is definitely a worthy read. The story centers around two teen characters, Hazel and Gus, who both had cancer and are in a support group for young people who have/had cancer. Both of their lives have been drastically affected by their illness. There is some criticism about how the dialogue of the two characters, as they both sound "academic" in their word usage and eloquence in speaking, but I say it was fitting. While we may complain, not all teens fit in the realm we lump them in. Some can and do speak with a certain refinement. Hazel is a reader and discusses her favorite book, which she shares with Gus, showing where her language comes from and how her thoughts may have been formed. Hazel and Gus go on an adventure to find the author of this beloved text, there is happiness, love, sadness, all facets of emotion that make a great read.
I am on my last Golden Sower nominee- Bruiser and also Graceling. Both books have supernatural elements but are quite different, I hope to complete and write about them soon!
Well, I'm off to make an intervention banner for Dart.
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