I heard a lot about this book before I decided to read it myself. At first I didn't see what all the hype was about, but as I continued it began to reveal itself. I believe this book is well written and though short, the plot feels well fleshed out and paced. The characters are compelling and the thoughts on how to get out of this maze of suffering and other questions on life and death, coming from some characters who haven't too long been out of high school, is interesting and beautiful. ( )

I'm just not in the mood for teenage angst. Stopped at page 35.

My grandson proclaimed this as his all time favorite book earlier this year (he just turned 16). I didn't know what it was, and assumed it was adventure travel. Then my wife read it, and thought I'd enjoy it also. So I have just read it.
I love that young folks are finding this book valuable, as it offers a pathway to ask, and attempt to answer, some of those eternal questions. You know, the "What does it all mean?" questions.

Green is an engaging writer, and I don't feel insulted by his tone.

On the other hand, my 13 year old granddaughter wants to tread this. My wife and I think she should wait a year or two. But practically speaking, I don't even know how you'd keep a book out a child's hands today, with all the tools available to gain access. Sex, smoking, drinking.

This is my second Green book. I read "The Fault In Our Stars" a few months on the STRONG recommendation of my 13 year old granddaughter. And I fully enjoyed it - and appreciated it. Try it also.
We also just watched this movie this week, and enjoyed it as well. I remember remarking to my wife as we watched that the dialogue felt authentic to me. ( )

This is my favourite John Green book. I loved TFIOS, but this book took the cake. Although the ending was not what I would have hoped it would be, this book made me fall in love with John Green, Miles and Alaska. Alaska is very related, and Miles is the awkward kid that we all have inside of ourselves. I'd suggest this book to anybody who loves sarcasm and wit. Beautiful book! Five stars! ( )

Full Review on my blog!

I’ve been wanting to read this since one of my friends recommended it to me a few years ago, and I never got to it until now… Although I did buy it the same week it was recommended but… it was just been sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read. haha.. Last week I finally picked it up and read it. I’ve only read two books by John Green, which are of course The Fault In Our Stars and Paper Towns-which are both sooo amazing btw. Sooo… I had a lot of expectations coming into reading Looking for Alaska. I’m finding it really hard to review/summarize this book. Love, friendship, life, death, before, after, finding meaning in life and learning to forgive.

It was hard writing a review about this book. I don’t love it, but I don’t hate it either, in fact, I kinda like it. It is a good book with a lot of quotable quotes and an interesting premise. This has got to be one of my favorite books because it is just so amazing. I recommend it 😀

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