61 pages • 2 hours read
John GreenThe Fault in Our Stars
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2012A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Fault in Our Stars, Hazel Lancaster, living with thyroid cancer, meets Augustus Waters, who is in remission after losing a leg to bone cancer, in a support group. They fall in love and travel to Amsterdam to meet Hazel’s favorite author, only to be disappointed. Their love story unfolds against the backdrop of their illnesses, leading to deep emotional challenges. The book includes detailed experiences surrounding terminal illness and bereavement.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars is widely praised for its compelling characters and emotional depth, poignantly capturing the challenges of young love amidst illness. Positive reviews highlight its wit and heartfelt storytelling. However, some critics find it occasionally manipulative in its pursuit of tears. Overall, it remains a resonant and impactful read.
Who Should Read The Fault in Our Stars?
A reader who would enjoy The Fault in Our Stars by John Green appreciates poignant, character-driven narratives exploring themes of love, loss, and resilience. Fans of Nicola Yoon’s Everything, Everything and Gayle Forman’s If I Stay would find this emotionally resonant young adult novel engaging, due to its raw, heartfelt storytelling and reflective tone.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
850L