Synopsis
Looking for Alaska tells the tale of a group of young adults in high school, and the tale of how they discover each other. The name of the novel available on Snapdeal, refers to the girl in the group, Alaska, a girl who is suffering from emotional upheavals because of disturbances as she was growing up. The main protagonist Miles Halter, aka ‘Pudge’ is fond of reading biographies and memorizing people’s last words. Miles falls in loves with Alaska, and they almost consummate their love, but Alaska drives off in the middle of the life, dying in the car accident. The story, then, revolves around the efforts of the friends to overcome the guilt of witnessing their friend dies, and Miles’ realization that what he was in love with, was an idealistic perception of Alaska.
Full of the intricacies of human emotions and relationships, and the dilemma of youngsters finding their feet in the real world, this heartrending story is a study of human nature which is a pleasant read for young adults and grown-ups alike.
About the Author
John Green, an American author is number one best-selling author in New York Times. Looking for Alaska, An Abundance of Katherines, Paper Towns, and The Fault in Our Stars are among his best-selling books. Green was among the 100 most influential people in the world according to Times Magazine. He is also a recipient of Michael L. Printz Award in 2006 and Edgar Award winner in 2009.
