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The Fault in Our Stars Audiobook
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Plot Summary
The Fault in Our Stars, now available as an audiobook, was originally written as a young adult novel but quickly rose to the top of the New York Times Bestseller list. In February 2012 the film rights for the book were optioned by Fox.
This is the story of 16 year-old Hazel Grace Lancaster, who was diagnosed with terminal thyroid cancer at the age of thirteen. Hazel sleeps in an oxygen tent at night and carries a portable oxygen tank with her wherever she goes. Her main concern in life is what will happen to her parents after she dies: Hazel is an only child and her parents’ life revolves around her.
While attending a young cancer patient support group--at her mother’s insistence—Hazel meets Augustus (Gus) Waters, a 17 year-old fellow patient who has had his leg amputated. Hesitant, cautious, unsure...the two fall in love.
Gus and Hazel are young and naïve in matters of romance, but this is no puppy-love story. In facing their own mortality, both of these young persons have gained a particular wisdom that makes their lives—and relationship—both easier and more difficult.
John Green is the New York Times bestselling author of Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, and Paper Towns. Green received a Michael L. Printz Award in 2006 and an Edgar Award in 2009. He has been a finalist two times for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize.
The title of the book, according to Green, was inspired by Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar: "The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves, that we are underlings."
Narrated by Kate Rudd, the audiobook runs seven hours and fourteen minutes, and is available for download here at AudiobookStore.com.
"This one is hard to put down. This book was suggested by several friends and even though it was written for young adults, I really enjoyed it. Young love + terminal illness = Tragic love story with tears, but still a great book. Hazel Lancaster is a beautiful character and Augustus Waters is a comical, gentleman. Sweet characters and great plot!"
— Julie (5 out of 5 stars)
Publisher Summary
The beloved, #1 global bestseller by John Green, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and Turtles All the Way Down “John Green is one of the best writers alive.” –E. Lockhart, #1 bestselling author of We Were Liars “The greatest romance story of this decade.″ –Entertainment Weekly #1 New York Times Bestseller • #1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller • #1 USA Today Bestseller • #1 International Bestseller Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel’s story is about to be completely rewritten. From John Green, #1 bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and Turtles All the Way Down, The Fault in Our Stars is insightful, bold, irreverent, and raw. It brilliantly explores the funny, thrilling, and tragic business of being alive and in love.
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The Fault in Our Stars Listener Reviews
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dzyner, 11/16/2022
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" Although it's not my favorite John Green book, I agree that it is his best and most ambitious work so far. I like how he wrote from the point of view of a girl, for a change, and that was really enjoyable for me. "
— Verne, 2/10/2014 -
" Absolutely stunning. I can't get over how many emotions I've experienced. "
— Erin, 2/8/2014 -
" I originally bought this book for my daughter. -I happened to pick it up one afternoon and couldn't put it down. Good story. The characters were likable and even though I thought I was going to cry, I made it through without a tear. Ha. Good book for young adults, not too 'grown'... "
— appl3s, 1/31/2014 -
" I laughed and I cried (so much) and it made me think of my parents and my brother and all my life choices. This is one of those books that leaves a mark on you like only a really good book can. "
— Veronika, 1/26/2014 -
" cried my eyes out. it will break your heart. read it "
— Johanna, 1/18/2014 -
" Its such a sad storyline but somehow it is a funny book as the main character (Hazel) is humorous by nature. "
— Aly, 1/16/2014 -
" Best book i have ever read, it makes you cry if you dont you dont have a heart "
— Mafer, 1/9/2014 -
" I just sobbed myself into oblivion when I finished the book. "
— Anj, 1/5/2014 -
" This book is just so heavy and so amazing and so...something else, that there needs to be more stars to give it. "
— Emmy, 12/26/2013 -
" I'm a roller coaster that only goes up, my friends "
— Atika, 12/20/2013 -
" Well written, but I hate it when books make me cry. It is a total tear jerker. "
— Kim, 12/16/2013 -
" Started & finished today. I laughed and cried. Easy good read. "
— Krista, 12/4/2013 -
" Never thought it was possible to cry for a book like this. Heartbreaking and unbelievably lovable. An easy read that you won't forget. "
— Evelyn, 9/13/2013 -
" One of the most beautiful books I have read! A master piece "
— Nicole, 1/21/2013 -
" Being young, beautiful, in love and slowly dying... Great book... "
— Alexandra, 1/4/2013 -
" Not just for young adults. Was recommended to me by a friend who read it on the recommendation of her teenage daughter. And when I finished it, I passed it along to my teen. "
— Colleen, 8/5/2012 -
" I love this book. It is amazing but REALLY sad "
— Ellie, 5/19/2012 -
" I loved this book. It was a beautifully depressing love story. I sobbed through the last thirteen or so chapters. "
— Scout, 4/6/2012 -
" Every time I pick up a new book I'm hoping it'll be as mesmerizing as "The Fault of our Stars" just was for me. "
— Ginny, 3/23/2012 -
" It was an amazing and beautiful read. But so sad, I could barely read the last few chapters without bursting into tears. "
— Heather, 3/20/2012
About John Green
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. 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.
About the Narrators
Kate Rudd, actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator, has appeared in several independent films and shorts, as well as in multiple episodes of the television show Perks. As an audiobook narrator she has been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration.
Laura Grafton is an audiobook narrator known for her readings of Forty Words for Sorrow by Giles Blunt, The Gemini Man by Richard Steinberg, and Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, among others.