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Looking for Alaska
Book • 2005
The story follows Miles 'Pudge' Halter, a teenager fascinated by famous last words, who leaves his safe life in Florida to attend Culver Creek Preparatory High School in Alabama.
There, he befriends Chip 'The Colonel' Martin, Takumi, and the enigmatic Alaska Young.
The novel is divided into two parts, 'Before' and 'After,' which explore themes of life, death, and the search for meaning.
An unthinkable tragedy changes the lives of the characters, prompting Miles to reflect on the deeper meanings of existence.
There, he befriends Chip 'The Colonel' Martin, Takumi, and the enigmatic Alaska Young.
The novel is divided into two parts, 'Before' and 'After,' which explore themes of life, death, and the search for meaning.
An unthinkable tragedy changes the lives of the characters, prompting Miles to reflect on the deeper meanings of existence.
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John Green as one of his banned books, and he feels hurt when people call him a pornographer because of his books.
John Green as one of his banned books, and he feels hurt when people call him a pornographer because of his books.
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Mentioned by Jensen McRae when discussing books that resonated with her around the time she rediscovered literature.
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Generation Taylor: Gracie, Maisie, Phoebe (with Jensen McRae)
Mentioned in the context of books with explicit content, highlighting an asymmetry in challenges.
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Steve Levitt and John Green in the context of John Green 's early career and publishing journey.
Steve Levitt and John Green in the context of John Green 's early career and publishing journey.
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Mentioned by John Green as his first novel.
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Mentioned among other books challenged for sexual content or political messaging.
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John Green mentions the book when discussing the best apprenticeship for writers is reading.
John Green on fighting diseases of injustice
