A Mystery

I have come to the realization that there is absolutely no possible way for me to complete this challenge. Between high school, college, writing, socializing and every other little part of my life that keeps me busy, I don't have time to read a book every week. Nor do I have the desire to. My main goal with all of this was to read more and I feel confident that I'm accomplishing that.

Anyways, I didn't choose this book, my Dad surprised me with it. One day after school, he handed me Paper Towns by John Green.

Last summer, I read the Fault in our Stars and I loved it. I think I read it in a matter of days. So I was pretty excited to start this one. Especially since they're already making a movie for it.

However, I didn't find it as intriguing. It was well written and had some pretty funny parts sure, but I didn't feel the urge to constantly be reading it. A little past halfway it got more suspenseful and drew me in, but then at the ending I was still bored by it. I wouldn't say Paper Towns is a boring book, but it has a kind of slow pace and is very philosophical. Which is the very reason I would recommend it. It's the kind of book that makes you really think. I also liked the way Green crafted his characters. A lot of adult writers struggle with accurately portraying teenagers. This was not a problem with Paper Towns.

So if you're looking for something suspenseful and fast paced, this would not be the book for you. Still, you should give it a try at some point!