Looking For Alaska

ByJohn Green

Release Date: 2015-01-13
Genre: Coming of Age for Young Adults

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 253 Ratings

Description

To commemorate 10 years in print, John Green’s Printz Award-winning debut novel is being reissued in hardcover with a stunning new jacket by Rodrigo Corral and 50 pages of all-new content, including:

- An introduction by John Green
- Updated backmatter and extensive Q&A with John Green
- Deleted scenes from the original manuscript

Winner of the 2006 Michael L. Printz Award
Los Angeles Times Book Prize Finalist, 2005
Top Ten, NPR’s 100 Best-Ever Teen Novels

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 Francois Rabelais called “The Great Perhaps.” Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young, who will pull Miles inter her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps.

Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. Winner of multiple awards including the Printz Medal, this stunning debut marked #1 bestselling author John Green’s arrival as a groundbreaking new voice in contemporary fiction.

Reviews

First of his books that I read
5
By Superpres1
I started this book when I was bored, mind that I don’t read for fun like ever. This book however caught my attention immediately and read in the span of 2 days. Its beautifly written and recommend it immensely. I love all the metaphors and this book inspired me to find my great perhaps.
Amazing
5
By Syristar
I loved it I started to really feel what miles was feeling
Tear Jerker
5
By kaybae143
This is a wonderful novel and felt like one I as a 22 year old could relate too. I loved the whole journey that they went through. The ending was a shocker and I teared up a few times during the read. Loved every second of it!
Fantastic!
5
By Sam Puleo
Agonizing and heart breaking - yet leaves you hopeful for better days to come.
the most beautiful piece of art
5
By vialilboat
i hate books , i don't like to read. but this book. oh my , i she'd tears and have never loved a book more . extremely suggest to anyone !
my heart ah
5
By krista899
i want this as a movie .... so good :(
Best book from John Green
5
By Allie Kat 24
I read this once in my high school class, I loved it and my entire class loved it. I loved it so much I want to buy it so I can read it over and over.
labyrinth of suffering
4
By MirandaaHorann
and yes I can say I'm jealous of Alaska, she found her way out of her labyrinth of suffering while I'm still stuck in mine
Alessia Cara Brought Me Here
5
By KENNEDI L
Alessia said this is her favorite book so I'm gonna read it. 😊
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
5
By Wanelo addict!!!!!!!!!!!!
this is honestly one of the best books I've ever read. it is beautifully heart wrenching and hilarious. I have no words.