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“"And how are you feeling?" asked Patrick."Oh, I'm grand." Augustus Waters smiled with a corner of his mouth. "I'm on a roller coaster that only goes up, my friend."”

Quote by John Green

Book:Paper Towns

Work

Set in the backdrop of a small Florida town, the story follows a young protagonist on a quest to find a missing person, intertwining personal growth and the mysteries of the past. more

Author

John Green is an American author known for his young adult literature. His works often explore themes such as adolescence, love, family, and identity, and have gained popularity among young readers. Green's books have won numerous literary awards and have become bestsellers. more

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“According to the conventions of the genre, Augustus Waters kept his sense of humor till the end, did not for a moment waiver in his courage, and his spirit soared like an indomitable eagle until the world itself could not contain his joyous soul.”

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Book:Paper Towns

Source: Paper Towns

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