Athena Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I read on Facebook that The Fault on Our Stars by John Green has been banned in a few schools in I think the US. Source Here's a quote of John Green's response (found on His Tumblr): I guess I am both happy and sad. I am happy because apparently young people in Riverside, California will never witness or experience mortality since they won’t be reading my book, which is great for them. But I am also sad because I was really hoping I would be able to introduce the idea that human beings die to the children of Riverside, California and thereby crush their dreams of immortality. I like his response . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kell Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I cannot believe this book would be banned! It's a beautifully written book that is incredibly real, speaking of young love, loss, and the realisation that we are none of us immortal. It's a tactful portrayal, but it doesn't pretty things up or condescend. It's exactly the kind of book teens SHOULD be reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 I cannot believe this book would be banned! It's a beautifully written book that is incredibly real, speaking of young love, loss, and the realisation that we are none of us immortal. It's a tactful portrayal, but it doesn't pretty things up or condescend. It's exactly the kind of book teens SHOULD be reading! Yep, that pretty much says it all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexi Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Personally, I really didn't get on with this book at all but I see no earthly reason it should be banned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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