Looking For Alaska was a very interesting book. It is about a teenage boy named Miles, who has never really had any friends where he lives in Florida, so he decides to attend his father's old high school called Culver Creek. It is a Preparatory High school in Alabama. As soon as Miles moves in, his life changes. Friends are instantly made between him and his roommate, Chip (who likes to be called The Colonel). Miles is introduced to The Colonel's friends Alaska and Takumi who give him the nickname of 'Pudge'. After the meeting of these people, Mile's life takes a huge turn. I thought this book was very well written. John Green is an amazing author. I thought all of Miles's friends had very strong and intelligent personalities, accept for Miles. The only problem I had with it was the fact that Miles's character wasn't very well developed. I could never really predict what Miles would say, do, or think. All the other characters, however, were very expressive and spontaneous. The story was creative and interesting, but didn't get me hooked until the middle of it. Also, the resolution was too simple. I was expecting something surprising or exciting. I was somewhat disappointed by this factor. Looking for Alaska was not the best book ever, but it did keep me entertained. This book is told through the point of view of a guy, so I think males will see eye-to-eye better with the main character, but girls can read it too. Pick it up at a library or a bookstore! ~Emily
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