Looking for Alaska by John Green - Comments

  • mr. owl

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    This book is completely amazing. It goes to show that just because some kids get mixed up in drinking and partying every once in awhile, doesn't mean they're not worth anything.

    I love the sincere honesty of the book, the philosophical background, and just the book in it's entirety.
    I think my favorite part is when Pudge says, "And when adults say, 'Teenagers think they're invincible.' with that sly, stupid smile on their face, they don't know how right they are."

    Because, its completely true. You can throw just about anything in front of a teenager, and they almost always pull through.

    Anywho.. Great review. Awesome book.
    (:
    August 4th, 2009 at 11:01pm
  • Alaska Young

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    I loved reading this book, although I figure you could have guessed that from my name.
    He did take quite a while writing it, he wanted it to be as good as he could have potentially made it. I think it may have taken him a few years or so, although I'm not sure.
    Either way I believe it is extraordinary.
    July 15th, 2009 at 12:25am
  • Coramandelianum

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    John Green pretty much invented awesome.
    My best friend and I have read all of his books and just bought another copy of this one the other day.
    The Colonel kicks ass!! Whoop whoop.
    August 31st, 2008 at 05:51am
  • nerdy_

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    John Green is amazing. And yes, I do think he's stayed awake thinking about philosophical subjects. I mean, he did get a degree in Religious Studies (as well as English).

    If you love John Green, you'll probably also love his brother Hank. You can check them both out on youtube or on brotherhood2.com if you haven't already.
    August 14th, 2008 at 02:59am
  • Reeper

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    This was a pretty decent book. There was a good deal of cussing though, which I didn't so much care for.

    I cired at the end!
    August 12th, 2008 at 09:12pm
  • YoungUrbanPsychopath

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    I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and sad.
    August 7th, 2008 at 05:33pm
  • iMeanieFace

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    This book is AMAZING i love it
    itz one of my faves
    August 5th, 2008 at 07:00am