Where to start
The Fault in Our Stars
2 versions · originally a book, 2012
Themes: Teenage Cancer, Love and Loss, Existentialism, Mortality, Finding Meaning.
This poignant story explores the fragile intersection of teenage first love and the harsh, looming reality of terminal illness.
✦ Most fans start here
The Fault in Our Stars (2012)
The original novel
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John Green · Book · 2012
The Fault in Our Stars (2012) offers the definitive literary experience, providing intimate access to Hazel’s internal monologue and the sharp, witty prose that defines John Green’s original vision.
2014 film
The Fault in Our Stars
Josh Boone · Film · 2014
The Fault in Our Stars (2014) translates the emotional gravity of the book to the screen, focusing on the palpable chemistry between the leads to ground the story’s heavy themes.
Common questions
Was The Fault in Our Stars released as a book or a movie first?
The Fault in Our Stars was originally published as a book in 2012. Following the success of the novel, a film adaptation of The Fault in Our Stars was subsequently released in 2014.
Should I read the book before watching The Fault in Our Stars movie?
Reading the book before watching the film is a common preference for fans of The Fault in Our Stars. The book was released in 2012, two years prior to the 2014 movie adaptation, allowing readers to experience the original source material before seeing the cinematic version.
Is the 2014 movie The Fault in Our Stars based on the 2012 book?
Yes, the 2014 movie The Fault in Our Stars is a direct adaptation of the 2012 book of the same name. The film serves as a visual representation of the original story authored and published two years earlier.
How long has it been since The Fault in Our Stars book was published?
The Fault in Our Stars book was published in 2012. As of 2024, it has been twelve years since the original release of the novel that later inspired the 2014 film adaptation.