A very important topic for both cinema and literature is the relationship between people, in particular adolescents. As a rule, they are filled with incredible and touching experiences, the strength of which is great.
One of the brightest representatives of books and films on this subject is the 2012 best-seller, “Blame the Stars.” Two years later, a film adaptation came out with Shailene Woodley and Ansel Engort in the lead roles.
But this plot is far from the only one telling the difficult story of a teenager; in search of himself he is looking for a soul mate who will accept and love him. Introducing 10 books similar to Blame the Stars.
List
- 10. Hurry up to love, Nicholas Sparks
- 9. Good to be quiet, Stephen Chbosky
- 8. Finding Alaska, John Green
- 7. Paper Cities, John Green
- 6. Flying Dreams, Ahad Mary
- 5. See you Jojo Moyes
- 4. 50 days before my suicide, Stace Kramer
- 3. Before I fall, Lauren Oliver
- 2. Neighbor Sandra Brown
- 1. While I'm Alive, Jenny Downham
10. Hurry up to love, Nicholas Sparks
Currently, the American writer Nicholas Charles Sparks is not difficult to name the author of best-selling novels. As a rule, the plots of his works revolve around topics such as the ideas of Christianity, love, relationships and the tragedy of life.
In October 1999, the novel “Hurry to Love” was released; already in 2002, its film adaptation appeared.
The plot focuses on a young guy Landon Carter, a man who the whole school adores. He behaves arrogantly, smugly, does not take into account anyone's opinion.
For an unsuccessful trick, during which Carter's classmate suffered, the director makes him clean up after school, as well as take part in a school play.
It was during rehearsals that Carter met a girl named Jamie: a good honors pupil, ready to help selflessly and in everything.
Gradually, Jamie and Carter fall in love with each other, and only then the young man learns the terrible diagnosis of the girl - she is sick with leukemia.
9. Good to be quiet, Stephen Chbosky
In 1999, Stephen Chbosky wrote the novel “It’s good to be quiet”, and subsequently wrote the script for his own book with his own hand.
In the center of the plot is an introvert teen named Charlie. On the example of his life, his relationship with peers and with teachers, the writer shows how difficult it is for teenagers to find themselves and understanding in the modern world.
Not only that, Charlie is an introvert, his life is complicated by the fact that not so long ago he lost two close people: Aunt Helen and best friend Michael.
While Charlie is hanging around the school like an invisible man, his life is full of sorrows and misunderstandings, but when he meets Patrick and his half-sister Sam, Charlie gets the opportunity to find out how it feels when you are loved, understood and want to be around.
8. Finding Alaska, John Green
“Blame the Stars” - this is not the only work of the American writer John Green, which aroused intense interest from loyal readers.
John Green often comes up with stories that are aimed at the audience of teenagers, so here the main character, Miles Holter, is a high school student.
Miles' only hobby is learning phrases that famous people said shortly before his death.
As it turns out, the French writer Francois Rabelais shortly before his death said: “The great“ Maybe. ” Having learned about this, Miles decides to go to study in a new school in search of that very “great possible.”
Miles makes friends for the first time at Culver Creek's new school, and his perception of his entire previous life is changing. Not the last role in this was played by the girl, Alaska Young, with whom the young man falls in love.
7. Paper Cities, John Green
Another literary masterpiece and the next on the heels of the film adaptation of the author of the best-selling book “Blame the Stars” John Green.
And again, teenagers are at the center of the story: a boy named Quentin or, as everyone calls him, Kew, and the girl Margot, whom the protagonist has been watching since childhood and who is secretly in love with.
When Kew gets to know Margo better, he realizes that she is really special. It is very difficult to find a person who will truly understand and delve into the problems of his friends. But that is exactly what Quentin is for Margot.
Once he helps a girl to punish offenders, but then she disappears without a trace. But Kew understands that by solving the clues left by the girl, he will be able to find her.
6. Flying Dreams, Ahad Mary
In the center of the plot is a young pretty girl named Helen. She is only 16 years old, she loves to dream, think about the beautiful and imagine her bright future. She also has a best friend named Hailey.
It would seem that the events unfold joyfully and cloudlessly, but suddenly the girl finds out shocking news - Haley committed suicide.
Helen does not know what to think, is hysterical and cannot understand why Haley did this. Until at some point in time he finds the diary of his close friend.
5. See you Jojo Moyes
In 2012, the English writer and journalist Giorgio Moyes presented the world with a wonderful and touching literary work, which was called "See You."
A few years later, the book was filmed, and in the lead role was played by one of the leading actresses of the Game of Thrones, Emilia Clark.
The main character, 26-year-old Louise, once again changes her job. In this matter, she is constantly unlucky. Her last chance is the opportunity to become the personal caregiver of a paralyzed man named Will Trainor.
At first, Louise is trying in every possible way to gain the trust of the ward, but in vain. But these two do not even realize what a noticeable imprint they will leave in each other's lives.
4. 50 days before my suicide, Stace Kramer
The main character of the novel Stace Kramer Gloria has only 50 days left. And no, she’s not terminally ill. But during this time, she needs to make one of the most important decisions in her life: continue to live on or die.
The author in no way claims that suicide is the solution to all problems. But she is absolutely convinced that everyone has the right to be heard and has the right to their independent point of view.
3. Before I fall, Lauren Oliver
The debut novel by American writer Lauren Oliver was born in 2010.
The main character of the novel, whose name is Lindsay, completely unexpectedly for herself and for her friends dies in a car accident.
The next morning she wakes up again safe and sound, as if nothing had happened. It becomes obvious that the girl fell into a temporary loop, and every evening ends in a car accident, and every morning she wakes up safe and sound.
Lindsay understands that in order to break out of this time loop, she needs to figure out what she is doing wrong, and where is the key that will help her fix the situation.
Who would have thought that the solution lies in Lindsey's former close friend, whom the whole school considers the outcast to be the fault of the latter.
2. Neighbor Sandra Brown
Shy and exemplary girls have a hard time, especially if they are friends with bright and more ambitious friends.
This is how the Sloan feels, being in the company of a restless and uncontrollable girlfriend Alicia. Due to the fact that Sloan is not only timid, but also unsure of herself, she cannot refuse people when they ask her for a service.
For this reason, the guy Alicia, of course, settled in a neighboring house, just next to Sloan's dwelling. Who would have thought that a quiet woman would fall in love with him at first sight.
1. While I'm Alive, Jenny Downham
This is one of the most moving and life-affirming novels written for teens. He got his push into life already in 2007.
The main character Tessa is seriously ill with leukemia, and she is well aware of this. A 16-year-old girl perfectly understands that she has only a short time to live, and therefore she decides to spend the remaining time with maximum benefit, fulfilling all her plans, starting from sex and ending with the implementation of something bright and memorable that will help her become famous .