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The Fault in Our Stars
Book • 2012
The novel follows Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old girl with thyroid cancer that has spread to her lungs, and Augustus Waters, a 17-year-old boy who lost his leg to osteosarcoma.
They meet at a cancer support group and develop a deep bond over their shared experiences and favorite books.
The story explores themes of mortality, the meaning of life, and the intensity of their love as they face the harsh realities of their illnesses.
The narrative is marked by its direct and introspective tone, as Hazel navigates her feelings and the existential questions that come with facing death.
They meet at a cancer support group and develop a deep bond over their shared experiences and favorite books.
The story explores themes of mortality, the meaning of life, and the intensity of their love as they face the harsh realities of their illnesses.
The narrative is marked by its direct and introspective tone, as Hazel navigates her feelings and the existential questions that come with facing death.
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