"Francois
Rabelais. He was a poet. And his last words were "I go to seek a
Great Perhaps." That's why I'm going. So I don't have to wait
until I die to start seeking a Great Perhaps.”
If
you're constantly browsing Tumblr just like me – something
I'm not even a bit ashamed
of – there is no way you didn't at least
once stumble upon John Green. I did and frankly I've never been more
grateful for anything in my life.
'Looking
For Alaska' is a story about group of
friends – socially awkward Miles 'Pudge' Halter, his roommate Chip
'The Colonel' Martin and mysterious Alaska Young. Three of them
trying to do their best in Culver
Creek Preparatory High School, filling their free time with smoking
cigarettes and seeking
a Great Perhaps. And while everyone seems to be doing well, some of
the secrets find a way to hunt their owners in a worst way possible.
Later on a tragic accident occurs and Pudge
along with his friends tires to discover what really happened, not
only to bring justice to the victim but to find answers to the
questions that should have been answered.
I'm
not going to exaggerate if I say that this book is truly magnificent.
Green magically happens to capture nature of teenage relationships in
a way that no one else can. Author uses his word wisely and before
you know it, you're suddenly finishing the book. I like the fact that
he doesn't focus entirely on character's love life, but goes dipper.
Personally I like book that make you not only mindlessly read but
also think. Before finishing this book I came up with at least dozen
of endings that could possibly happen and Green still found a way to
surprise me with the lack of it. There's
something powerful in having a say on how somebody's story will end
and Green gives you that power. If you ask me, I find it quite
remarkable.
John
Green books are definitely that kind of books that you come back to
after years of letting dust cover the pages. You enjoy them and every
time they leave you craving more. 'Looking For Alaska' for sure will
stay in my memory for a long time – if not forever.
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