NOW A HULU LIMITED SERIES! The award-winning, genre-defining debut from John Green, the #1 bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down and The Fault in Our Stars Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award • A Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist • A New York Times Bestseller • A USA Today Bestseller • NPR’s Top Ten Best-Ever Teen Novels • TIME magazine’s 100 Best Young Adult Novels of All Time • A PBS Great American Read Selection • Millions of copies sold! First drink. First prank. First friend. First love. Last words. Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words—and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet François Rabelais called the “Great Perhaps.” Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young, who will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps. Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. A modern classic, this stunning debut marked #1 bestselling author John Green’s arrival as a groundbreaking new voice in contemporary fiction.
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"I loved this book. The subject matter was very depressing but I loved the characters and the 'realness' of it all. Devastating things happen. And people are left to deal with them. I was struck by how profound the ending of this book was considering it was about high school students. 'We need never be hopeless, because we can never be irreparably broken.' and 'If we could only see the endless string of consequences that result from our smallest actions. But we can't know better until knowing better is useless.' Read it."
— Betty (5 out of 5 stars)
“Narrator Wil Wheaton treats John Green’s characters with the respect they deserve in this new audio edition of the 2006 Printz Award-winning novel…Each character shines in Wheaton’s portrayal—from the deadpan Miles to the gruffly wise religion teacher to shy Romanian immigrant Lara to Alaska herself, with her brash, larger-than-life vivacity. The dialogue crackles with snark and aching earnestness as the characters struggle to cope with life before and after a terrible tragedy.”
— AudioFile" Loved this book. Laughed and cried. Also liked the main character was male, which is a change from most books I read. Quick book with a lot of memorable moments. Worth a read! "
— Jess, 4/23/2016" I liked this book and yet I was disappointed at the same time. There was something about it that I found unlikable (all the teenage smoking for one) and the main character turned out to be a little too self-involved for my liking in the second half of the book. However I did like the overall storyline with the interesting, yet very flawed Alaska Young and all those around her who are so intrigued by her. "
— Tiffany, 2/10/2014" I love you John Green. "
— Rosie, 2/7/2014" This intriguing story not only entertained me, it also made me feel emotions that weren't mine, captivating my human empathy. "
— Recklessginger, 2/5/2014" Good book. Decent ending. Wouldn't read it again but still good. "
— Shelby, 2/1/2014" This book was pretty good. I really enjoyed the end message of the story. (Which I won't mention in my review.) The book takes you on this journey about friends and their relationships. It is good. "
— Amber, 1/28/2014" Looking for Alaska had a story that was somewhat well written and I thought the story was okay. Some parts were very inappropriate and the book is full of bad language and alcohol drugs etc. Overall it was as okay book but not something that i would recommend "
— Christine, 1/18/2014" This is one of the most entreating books I've read. A great book for teenagers! "
— Josh, 1/9/2014" Well, let me start by saying this was the first John Green book I have ever read, and let me tell you, I was instantly amazed at how wonderful this book was! I definatly am now hooked on John Green books and am curently reading Fault In Our Stars. I could not put this book down! "
— Alyssa, 10/6/2013" First book I've read by John Green and I loved it. A beautifully sad story about teenagers discovering the meaning or lack thereof in their lives and relationships. "
— Jessie, 7/18/2013" It was better than I expected... I just can't express how amazed I am... "
— Mónica, 4/25/2013" I really did like this book, but it didn't strike me as amazing. The overall plot felt cliche, but apart from that, the writing was phenomenal. Although this is probably John Green's best book (before The Fault In Our Stars came out anyway) in many people's opinions, I certainly don't think so. "
— Gina, 12/28/2012" This was a very compelling book and quite well written. "
— Sarah, 9/23/2012" Inspirational quotes could be found here. I kinda expected it since John Green is the author. I'm not really into the plot since for me it's not that interesting. There are parts too that are so boring. But still, you'll learn something from this book and somehow you can relate to the characters. "
— Celyna, 8/21/2012" I really liked this book. It is very sad though, but amusing at times. "
— Jared, 8/17/2012" "I was drizzle and she was a hurricane" "
— Apinya, 3/4/2012" My favorite book ever. So deep and beautifully done. "
— Jordan, 6/22/2011" Not one of my favorites but it was pretty good. I must admit that the fault in our stars was more interesting. I just did not feel anything while reading this, no emotions at all, which is why I did not enjoy it that much. Nevertheless, I loved the story. "
— 3asheena, 6/15/2011" this was his first book?! wow! mind blowing, loved the voice of "Pudge" and fell even more in love with John Green's writing! "
— Lusty, 5/23/2011" Man, the plot still has me wondering about Alaska's death! "
— Nick, 5/20/2011" One of the greatest books I've ever read! This is a romantic/mystery young adult novel that could make me laugh and cry at the same time. "
— Niti, 5/20/2011" I kept expecting the book to be more--it was engaging, but I think I expected the main character to have a deeper sense of emotional maturity about Alaska's death and to search for a greater understanding. "
— Ljlangston, 5/19/2011" A funny way of looking at life by pranks and lessons of life and death "
— Charles, 5/18/2011" I have a strong feeling that this book taught me something really important which I am about to find out when I finish listing my thoughts. "
— Jamie, 5/16/2011" This was awesome, sad, hilarious and much more. <br/> <br/>DFTBA "
— Wessel, 5/16/2011" A great book about acceptance that you can't have answers for everything. That sometimes, you just have to let it go and stop "Looking For Alaska." Well-written and really appealing to teenagers. One of my favorites. "
— Katbo, 5/15/2011" I loved this book. It told the wonderful tale of Miles, and his search for freedom from his parents. It also told the tale of Alaska and her search for freedom from the guilt she felt over something that had happened in the past. A true good read. "
— Isobelle, 5/15/2011John 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. He has twice been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and was selected by Time magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World. He is also the writer and host of the critically acclaimed podcast The Anthropocene Reviewed. With his brother, Hank, he has co-created many online video projects, including Vlogbrothers and the educational channel Crash Course. Visit him online at johngreenbooks.com.
Wil Wheaton is an award–winning actor, voice artist, author, and audiobook narrator. Among his movie credits are Stand by Me and Toy Soldiers. His many television credits include Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Big Bang Theory, and Generator Rex. As a narrator of more than a dozen audiobooks, he has twice won the prestigious Audie Award, twice been a finalist for the Audie, and earned an Earphones Award from AudioFile magazine.