
Paper Towns by John Green is a young adult novel that follows the story of Quentin Jacobsen, who has been in love with his neighbor Margo Roth Spiegelman since they were children. The plot unfolds as Margo enlists Quentin for a night of adventurous revenge escapades, only to disappear the next day, leaving behind clues that lead Quentin and his friends on a journey to find her. The book explores themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of teenage relationships. The writing style is engaging, with witty dialogue and well-developed characters that keep the reader invested in the story until the very end.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include strong language, underage drinking, and themes of suicide.
Has Romance?
The romance is significant as it centers around Quentin's infatuation with Margo, but it also critiques the idealization of love.
From The Publisher:
From the #1 bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars
Winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery
#1 New York Times Bestseller
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
Now a major motion picture
Ratings (126)
Incredible (13) | |
Loved It (26) | |
Liked It (43) | |
It Was OK (25) | |
Did Not Like (15) | |
Hated It (4) |
Reader Stats (186):
Read It (139) | |
Want To Read (33) | |
Did Not Finish (3) | |
Not Interested (11) |
3 comment(s)
Totally unsatisfying
I just wrote a whole review and then erased it by accident. Yay! Suffice to say I thought John Green had a problem with Manic Pixie Dream Girls (as in, writing them all the time), but he doesn't. The concept of Paper Towns is fascinating. Ben has to pee. And I loved it.
The plot is intriguing and unique, the characters are nuanced and well developed, and the writing style is downright hilarious. But the ending was a little bit underwhelming. Overall, I liked it
About the Author:
John Green is the award-winning, #1 bestselling author of books including Looking for Alaska, The Fault in Our Stars, and Turtles All the Way Down. His books have received many accolades, including a Printz Medal, a Printz Honor, and an Edgar Award. John has twice…
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