Miles has transferred to Culver Creek Preparatory School, his father’s alma mater, from a suburban high school in Florida hoping to find “the great perhaps”. A shy, loner who memorizes famous people’s last words, he quickly finds friends in his new roommate, the Colonel; a skinny Japanese kid named Takumi; his first girlfriend, Lara; and Alaska, the gorgeous, funny, messed-up, object of his desire. Miles’ favorite class is World Religions, taught by the ancient Dr. Hyde. By studying world religions, Dr. Hyde attempts to teach his students about life and death. When Alaska dies in a car crash, her friends are forced to confront these mysteries head on.This book reminded me of A Separate Peace by John Knowles, although they are written in dissimilar styles. I liked this book very much - more than The Fault in Our Stars, which many consider to be Green's finest novel for young adults.
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