Paper Towns

Short Review: a coming of age novel. Quentin is about to graduate from high school. When an estranged friend disappears a day after they had driven around town committing a bunch of pranks, Quentin becomes obsessed with finding her. This is much less funny (although there is still some humor) than An Abundance of Katherines. As a more serious young adult book, it raises issues of suicide, abandonment, what it means to fit in, why some people thrive and others do not and the true meaning of friendship. I liked this, but it wasn't quite as good as an Abundance of Katherines. But I am glad I read it and will pick up more John Green in the future.

My full review is on my blog at Offsite Review: Family Ministries: A Comprehensive Review - looks like a great book if you are on a church staff or volunteer with family ministries