Bored of his life at home, Miles Halter persuades his parents to allow him to study at Culver Creek Boarding School - a move than makes his life far from mundane.
My Rating: 5 out of 5
Whilst this book may be labelled as a children’s novel, I think it would suit almost any age – the plot is relatable to most teenagers. The prospect of growing up, experiencing first loves, alcohol mixed with drugs, mystery, pranking – yet it is much more than that. From humour to water filled eyes, it takes you on a journey through the unknown, through Miles (a guy obsessed with learning the last words of people), as he meets one Alaska Young (a girl trying to escape her own labyrinth). Along with a wider range of characters that combine the excitement of college life with the unpredictability of young lives, Green’s narrative talent takes you to a new world, full of the tension and heartache that some people experience growing up.
This heart-breaking and tear-jerking novel is definitely worth a read, whether you end up loving it or not, it is truly (in my opinion) a true literary masterpiece.
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