Looking for Alaska, written by John Green deserves your vote. The book has this raw feeling to it that makes the whole storyline believable. The characters just jump out from the pages as Green puts so much life into each main character. The depth of each character is amazing, as Green gives just enough information about them without babbling. The narrator is Miles (first person) and the narration is perfect. It is also very believable as the way Miles though process pans out is very believable to a teen boy.
The whole novel is very readable, as I could not put it down. It uses the right vocabulary for its audience, but also it is interesting for adults. I really liked that there were two "sections" of the book, counting down to one huge event, and then after it happens. The titles of each chapter, such as "12 days before" create an amount of suspense as the reader gets closer and the numbers reach the final day. The plot pans out very well, as I felt not part of the book was boring or went along too slowly.
The novel fits very well with its genre. The genre is coming of age and edgy. Those of you who have read this book will definitely agree that coming-of-age is a perfect way to describe the way Miles evolves though his year at school, and most would agree that it is also edgy, as the author adds in some things that teens do, although adults or other teens may not approve.
Overall, I hope you agree that this book deserves nomination after reading over my argument as this book was amazing, moving, touching, and should win the Printz.
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