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The fault in our stars is award-winning-author John Green’s sixth novel. The book was published in January 2012, and it has so far received a huge amount of success around the world. The novel tells about 16-year-old cancer patient Hazel Grace Lancaster’s life. The story is included, as well as falling in love and moments of joy but also the loss of a loved one and grief processing. It is aimed to young adults.

The main character is a young woman named Hazel Grace Lancaster, who has thyroid cancer. Cancer has destroyed Hazel’s lungs, which makes her inhaling difficult. Her struggle against cancer has been long and rocky, but her parents have always been supportive. Hazel loves to read and her favorite book is called An Imperial Affliction.

Another main character of the book is a young man named Augustus Waters, whose osteosarcoma caused him to lose his leg. So Augustus is also a cancer patient. Augustus metaphor is, “You but the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don’t give it the power to do its killing”. Overall Augustus is cheerful personality and he doesn’t let the cancer negatively affect his live.

In the book Hazel and Augustus meet at the cancer patients’ support group. First, Hazel does not like Augustus, but pretty soon they fall in love with each other. During the book they experience together the most incredible things, both good and bad. However, in their minds revolve around the possibility of cancer recurrence. But how to deal with grief when a loved one dies?

Themes of the book are love and hope. The story is basically a traditional love story which fits into its genre very well. The whole book is written in Hazel’s view and therefore it is even more touching. The fault in our stars is a true love story of the century, which has agitated the people around the world.

I personally like the book very much. I could even say that I love it! Although the subject of the book is quite heavy, reading it made ​​me remember how the little joys of life should be enjoyed. In life, there will always be ups and downs. The book is also quite easy to read, which makes reading experience even more comfortable. I could even say that the book is the best love story in several decades!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fault_in_Our_Stars

Dear John (2010), is romantic drama-war movie directed by Lasse Hallström. The movie is an adaption of novel of the same name written by Nicholas Sparks. It is a sad story about soldier’s life when he falls in love with a college student. The soldier called John (played by Channing Tatum) is on two-week holiday from Germany while he met Savannah (played by Amanda Seyfrid). Events took place in the early 21^st century.

On the movie their romance is put to test when Savannah is about to go back to college. She promises to write John overseas until he returns. During 12-months they send many letters to each other and try to keep the romance up. However things are not simple when between them are thousands of kilometers and army. Unfortunately John’s father’s serious illness, as well as 9/11 attacks will make things more difficult.

When I saw the movie for the first time, it attracted many different emotions. In one way the movie was really sad and made me thoughtful. But on the other hand the main characters love and in front of it all making was really wonderful to watch.

I think that the theme of the movie is very well invited, because on the other John defends the country when Savannah continues her studies. Theme explains how every day, thousands of people defend our country. At the same time we are living a normal life without knowing dangers that soldiers face every day. What if your loved one would go to another country at the mercy of the war? Would you be worried about him? In fact, I can relate very well Savannah’s emotions and fear, when a loved one is far away and he could be in a real danger. With the constant fear is not good to live with. The loved ones should always be nearby.

During the movie the themes are becoming increasingly deeper and the main characters are faced with disappointments, and through them to grow spiritually. When John’s father’s illness takes him on a gurney, John will have to learn how to express his feelings towards his father. At the same time he has to take care of his special job in the army. He can’t afford to mix romance, emotions and work with each other.

My opinion about the movie is very positive; I’m going to watch it again for sure. The plot, theme and characters are insanely good and well executed. Cast suitable roles like a glove and they make the characters and the story credible. I would recommend the movie to all young adults, especially those who’s dear is currently unable to be next to you.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dear_John_%282010_film%29