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The Fault in Our Stars (2014): Film vs Book
Film · 2014 · Directed by Josh Boone · Starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort
About the film
Two teenagers meet in a support group and fall in love while living with serious illness.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookMost scenes and many lines of dialogue come straight from the novel. The film stays faithful to its tone.
Read or watch first?
Watch it with tissues; read the book for the narrator's wry voice.
What the book gives you
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Laughter and tears in one book: sharp humor, real feeling and two characters you will love. It reminds you how precious time is.
Who will like it: Readers who want a funny, bittersweet love story that feels honest and alive.