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I read this book for the first time last summer. I was living in Italy for half a year when I came across a small book store. John Greens Paper Towns was the only book they had in English. In middle school I had read The Fault in Our Stars and I remember 13 year old me being gutted by Greens writing. So with all of these factors, I bought the book. I took with me on a train ride from the city I was living in, Turin, to Rome. The train ride was 4 hours long and I read the whole book front to back. The entire time I was gaining respect for Margo Roth Spiegelman and admiration for Quentin. 

This book kept me planted on the edge of my seat. I found my self in the character Margo. She did only what I've dreamt of. running away. just escaping my very own paper town. Green writes about this surreal moment between the two main characters. they are looking over their town. Margo refers to it as a Paper Towns and although I read this many moons ago, that moment stays with me. I highly highly recommend this book.

Anna, 16

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The book takes place in 1813 and follows Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. In the story Elizabeth must learn to overcome her prejudice of the rich. Mr. Darcy struggles between his pride and love for Elizabeth.

The book is excellent! It gives you a feel for how certain things worked before, such as marriage. It is a very entertaining read, and the more you read it over the more you discover.

I would definitely recommend everyone read this great book. It can be difficult to understand at times, but it really challenges your vocabulary. Watching the movie can also help you better understand. I would consider this one of my favorite books this year.

Grettel, 17

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