Looking For Alaska marks the debut of John Green as an author. It is about friendship, love and most importantly teenage life. The book caters to young adults in fiction genre and it is very well written.
It revolves around Miles Halter, who has a nonchalant life back in Florida. He didn't have friends in Florida. He very much loves his parents and wouldn't let them down. His decision of going to boarding, Culver Creek in Alabama is supported by his parents. For Miles he is looking for "Great Perhaps".
"Everything that comes together falls apart"
His life changes when he goes to Culver Creek. He makes friends. Best friends. And how Alaska Young plays an important role in his life. The most beautiful girl in Culver Creek.
And the most screwed up person in Culver Creek. She is moody, friendly, and does all the vices you could imagine. Alaska holds a special place in Miles heart.
Along with her, Miles is friends with Chip Martin who likes to be called The Colonel and is his roommate. He is also a good friend of Takumi Hikohito. Miles never imagined he would have a girlfriend but he had a short time fling with Lara Butowsky.
The book is split into two parts, "Before" and "After".
Events which take place in both the parts drastically affect Miles and changes him as a person.
With this young adult novel John Green delves into the mind of a teenager and very well portrays the teenage life.
Overall this is an enigmatic story filled with laughter and giggles throughout the book along with a twist in tale. It is an easy read and won't take long to finish it.
The storyline wouldn't attract all readers but it is definitely a worthy read considering it being a debut. I would recommend it to be read. It was a nice reading experience. Nice work John Green.
Hope you liked it!
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