Where to start withLooking for Alaska
2 versions · originally a book, 2005
Themes: Grief, Mortality, Existentialism, First Love, Identity.
Start with Looking for Alaska (John Green, 2014) — the book. Looking for Alaska exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a book in 2005; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Looking for Alaska is a poignant exploration of grief, adolescent longing, and the search for meaning within a boarding school setting.
✦ Most fans start here
Looking for Alaska (2014)
The original novel
✦ Start hereLooking for Alaska
John Green · Book · 2014
The 2014 edition of Looking for Alaska offers the definitive source material, allowing readers to fully inhabit Miles Halter’s internal monologue and obsession with the Great Perhaps through John Green’s prose.
2019 series
Looking for Alaska
Josh Schwartz · Series · 2019
The 2019 tv series adaptation by Josh Schwartz translates the boarding school atmosphere into a visual medium, focusing on the ensemble dynamics and the tragic consequences of the students' shared secrets.
Common questions
Is Looking for Alaska a book or a TV show?
Looking for Alaska exists in both formats. The original novel Looking for Alaska was published in 2005, and a television adaptation of Looking for Alaska was released in 2019.
Should I read the 2005 or 2014 version of Looking for Alaska?
The book Looking for Alaska was originally published in 2005. The 2014 edition is a later printing of the same novel. Both versions contain the same core story, so you can choose either edition to read the work.
What order should I consume Looking for Alaska in?
There is no required order for consuming Looking for Alaska. You can begin with the 2005 book or watch the 2019 television adaptation first. Both versions tell the story of Looking for Alaska independently.
How long has Looking for Alaska been available?
The book version of Looking for Alaska was first released in 2005. The television adaptation of Looking for Alaska was released later in 2019. This means the story has been available in print for nearly two decades.