Summary-

Looking for Alaska by John Green is an engaging coming-of-age novel that explores the themes of friendship, love, and loss. The novel is a narrative of Miles "Pudge" Halter, a teenage boy who is on the hunt for something meaningful in life. He departs from his regular life in Florida and goes to boarding school looking for a "Great Perhaps," a phrase that he took from one of his favorite poets. At school, Pudge is introduced to a cast of unforgettably quirky characters, among them being the intriguing and rebellious Alaska Young. Alaska becomes both a mystery and an obsession to Pudge as they develop intimate relationships with each other. But Alaska's untimely and tragic death compels Pudge and his friends to deal with very serious issues regarding life, death, and the unspoken. Looking for Alaska is a stunningly good novel that captures the intricacies of adolescence, the agony of losing someone you love, and the quest to find purpose in a messed-up world. It's a moving exploration of the ways in which people leave their mark on each other and how love and loss define us.