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Book Review of Paper Towns

Paper Towns
Paper Towns
Author: John Green
Genres: Children's Books, Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 5


Before getting this I had heard rave reviews from friends and peers alike, and really hoped that it lived up to its alleged awesomeness. Green's flair for witty dialogue and narration is on fine display here, and this book is good enough in a comedic sense, but that alone is not why I recommend this novel. The themes and messages of people's perception of others can ring true even if you don't personally identify with the characters, and the ending is one of such carefully crafted bittersweetness you have to feel at the very least a twinge of emotion.