Looking for Alaska
A book of self-discovery
Francois Rabelais' last words were "I go to seek a Great Perhaps."
That's why I'm going. So I don't have to wait until I die to start seeking a "Great Perhaps." ~Miles
🍀This book will take you on a journey of self-discovery.
Genre: YA, Contemporary Fiction
Pages: 272
Author: John Green
🙎♂️This book is a poignant narrative of the protagonist Mike's quest for a "Great Perhaps" for which he leaves Florida and moves to Culver Creek Preparatory School in Alabama.
There, he meets his roommate Chip who becomes one of his closest friends. He introduces her to the enigmatic "Alaska Young" who would go on to play a pivotal role in the protagonist's journey of self-discovery.
The book is divided into two sections "Before" and "After" with a life-transforming event separating them.
The book explores the themes of love, loss, friendships and the eternal search for meaning in the labyrinth of life.
Rating: 3.5/5
