“To repeat something I’ve said again and again, the writer’s intention is irrelevant…Whether the author intended a symbol or theme or whatever is irrelevant; if you find that it aids you in your observation and interrogation of the universe, then it succeeds regardless of its authorial intent.” -John Green

I read this book for the first time a long while ago, have read it countless times since then, and decided to write this review in honor, reflection, and recognition of its movie trailer release last month. I know there has been an abundance of reviews on this book already, but no one has captured or reflected upon this novel as I have mentally– which I guess would have been impossible, for “no two persons ever read the same book” (Edmund Wilson). Although I consider the following a (brief) critical analysis, remember that reading a good book is detective work: the further you look into it; the closer you pay attention, the more it will reward you.

CAUTION: SPOILERS AHEAD!! 

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