This is a book by my favorite author, John Green, who I got to meet a few months ago. I was lucky enough to have lunch with him, and he was as funny, smart, and self-depreciating as I expected him to be after reading his books.
This book, paper towns, is about a nerdy guy, a fabulous, mysterious girl, and their adventures together in the space of a few weeks. There are revenge pranks, all-nighters, and a road trip, and it all takes place at the end of senior year in high school. Reading it makes you want to be the characters, but it also makes you think. John Green attacks various archetypes, stereotypes, and preconcieved ideas, the kinds that we all carry around with us. If you don't know what an archetype is, though, you can still enjoy this book... the characters are cool and the plot's exciting, and it's honestly a really funny book.
Because I actually want you to read this book, as opposed to keep your distance (see Book One), I'm not going to give away the plot, the ending, or what I think the message is. And John Green, if you're reading this, you are So Damn Cool and it was great to meet you!
