Wednesday 2 November 2011

Waiting on Wednesday (#2)

'Waiting on Wednesday' is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.


This week, the book I am waiting on is: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.

John Green is one of my favourite authors (and vloggers), and as soon as I heard he was publishing a new book, I immediately pre-ordered it! Looking for Alaska and Will Grayson, Will Grayson are two of my all-time favourite novels, and I have high hopes for this next book. Although I don't know much about the initial plot, I know that the story is based on a girl he knew in real life - a 16 year old nerdfighter called Esther, who died last August because of incurable cancer. Through knowing Esther, Green says he was able to develop Hazel, who is the main character of the story. I find it really touching how he developed Hazel through Esther, and I know that she would have absolutely loved the book. I also love the cover art - it is really simple but effective - it gives the impression of  sky and childhood. Although the release date is still a couple of months away, I am still eagerly awaiting its delivery to my door, and I know I will get a review up about it within the week.

6 comments:

  1. I haven't read anything by John Green *gasp. This one is very popular today though.

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  2. I love the live reading of the first chapter he did a while ago, so I'm getting this one!


    - Mary | Anxirium

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  3. Giselle: I bet it's been popular for ages! You should definitely start reading some of them :)

    Mary: So did I :) i can't wait to read all of it

    Jess: thank you (:

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  4. I can hardly wait until this book comes out.

    Here's my post

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