Reading Log 2 - Looking For Alaska

The only book that I have ever read that has made my cry is "The Fault in Our Stars, written by John Green." But I can no longer say that.

Question 2

As I type this, I am sitting on my bed doing my homework after reading the book, tears streaming down my face, as I try to read the words of the remaining third of "Looking For Alaska." I am so emotionally drained that all I can seem to do is stare into the dark emptiness that is my room at night. I never thought a book could make me cry. It takes a lot of talent to do that to me, as I am not one to cry. But the way John Green has written it it has made me fall in love with the characters to the point where when I came to the moment that made me cry it felt as if I had lost my best friend. It was as if a piece of me had been torn out. This book has made me laugh and cry, but most of all it has made me experience. It has drawn me in, lured me into it's chains carefully constructed of words, and will not release me no matter how hard I struggle against them. On my list of the best books I have ever read, this ranks pretty high up there, taking its rightful place in my Top Five. 

Question 11

If I had to recommend this book to someone it would be everyone who is reading this right know. There is many deliberating parts in the book that many people can relate to. My room is dark, but I know that if I were to look into my mirror, my eyes would be red and my cheeks tear-stained. Never have I read a book that has grabbed me by the emotional hair and dragged me with it regardless of my own personal wishes. I know that in the coming years I will struggle to find a book that will live up to the standards set by "Looking For Alaska" and I know that I never will. If everyone gives this amazing book a chance to be red, you will be persuaded just the same way I was. There is something special and unique about this book that it can never be duplicated or matched. Of course, not everyone will appreciate  this book as I did since we are all different and have divergent tastes. However, everyone should give it a try.

By: Alice 6b