I am completely torn as how to rate this book. On the one hand, I thought it was beautifully written and I thoroughly enjoyed the prose; however, I was disappointed with so much language and sexual content in this book considering the age group it is targeting. I would definitely not recommend for a younger audience and I am sure I would not be comfortable with my kids reading this even in high school, but with all of that said, I did enjoy this book so much. 
 Even after finishing this book last night, I am still thinking about Alaska and wondering what really happened. I am shocked that a book that the book drew me in as much as it did. Much of the first half of this book just chronicles the daily life of a group of teenagers at a boarding school, but I think in those pages there is so much character development that you just forget that you are ready about silly high school pranks. By the time, I reached the "After", I was definitely hooked and couldn't put the book down until I finished. 
 This is the 2nd John Green book I have read and I see some common themes regarding death and life purpose. I really enjoy the style of his writing, so I will definitely continue to pick up his books.