Book Review 1 : Looking For Alaska by John Green.








John Green is a prominent name in the world of young adult fictions. His debut novel, 'Looking For Alaska' narrates a brilliant story which is undoubtedly serious and heart-wrenching but also has a humorous flavour in it. 

The protagonist, Miles Halter, who is also the narrator, is a teenage guy who was friendless and not much popular at his school in his home town, Florida. Tired of his boring and uneventful life, he decides to set for 'Culver Creek', a boarding school in Alabama 'to seek a Great Perhaps'. Miles has a strange fascination - remembering people's last words. At Culver Creek he comes across Chip Martin, aka, the Colonel, who is his roommate and later becomes his best friend. He also meets Alaska Young, a smart,wild and moody girl, a perfect example of beauty with brains. Miles cannot stop falling for her and is attracted by her. What follows is a poignant narration of the adventurous and fun-filled journey of Miles and his friends, which is loaded with amusing pranks, at the boarding school. There he lives life to the fullest; has his first drink, smokes for the first time and absolutely enjoys his adventures with friends. As a reader, I loved the amazing bond that Miles and his friends shared. All the pranks, the rule-breaks and the fun along with it perfectly describe the awesome carefree attitude of teenagers. This is one of the facts that makes the book an enjoyable read. The vivid chronicled descriptions further makes the book unputdownable and absolutely interesting. Midway through the story occurs a tragic incident which changes the course of lives of the characters. The last part of the story is heart-breaking but immensely moving. 

All the characters are very well portrayed and seem utterly real. The reader easily connect with each one.

The novel is divided into two parts - 'Before' and 'After'. It denotes the incidents that took place before and after 'the day' on which the story is woven  occurred. 

The story also has a touch of philosophy in it. There is a serious and thoughtful air present. 

This coming-of-age novel is gorgeous and is written in simple and lucid language. It is indeed realatable. The book is not only serious and thoughtful, but also has a humorous side which as a whole makes it wonderful and absolutely worth reading.

I was deeply moved by the book and totally loved it. 

The book is a perfect read for anyone who likes reading young-adult fictions which is deep as well. 


My rating :  4.5 of 5 stars.
Publisher (this edition) : Harper Collins Publishers.
First Published : March 2005
Pages : 272
Price : ₹350/-


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