Setting
The two major settings include:
1. A Modern-American Suburban Town
This is the home of the Lancaster and the Waters family. This town goes unnamed in the book, though frequently described with neighborhoods, quiet roads, parks with densely wooded areas, an array of churches, and a small community college which Hazel attends. Though the town goes unnamed, I imagine that there is a real town in America to fit the description. The author describes it as a place that sounds also much like Clemmons to me; a quaint place where many young couples come to start a family, a delightful place to raise one and a community driven environment where elderly people come back to retire. This location is so important to the plot of the story to show that these extraordinary events and circumstances can happen to the most ordinary of people.
1. A Modern-American Suburban Town
This is the home of the Lancaster and the Waters family. This town goes unnamed in the book, though frequently described with neighborhoods, quiet roads, parks with densely wooded areas, an array of churches, and a small community college which Hazel attends. Though the town goes unnamed, I imagine that there is a real town in America to fit the description. The author describes it as a place that sounds also much like Clemmons to me; a quaint place where many young couples come to start a family, a delightful place to raise one and a community driven environment where elderly people come back to retire. This location is so important to the plot of the story to show that these extraordinary events and circumstances can happen to the most ordinary of people.
2. Amsterdam, Netherlands
When Hazel shared her favorite author with Augustus, he also took an interest. The author known as Peter Van Houten had gone out of contact after finishing the novel An Imperial Affliction until Gus (Augustus) contacted Van Houten's secretary via email. Long story short, Hazel and Gus get invited to visit Mr. Van Houten at his home in Amsterdam. Hazel, her mother and Gus, make the dangerous international travel with help from the Genies (similar to The Make-A-Wish Foundation). There they find a stay at a beautiful hotel over looking the canal, boat homes, spring flower petals in the air, charming cafes, cobblestone sidewalks and small elevators. They also visit the home of Anne Frank and of course Peter Van Houten while there. Amsterdam is obviously a real place on the map and a vital piece of the story line. With many relationship milestones between Hazel and Augustus reached there and the eye-opening realizations they find in their conversations with Van Houten. (Amsterdam is also modern day)
When Hazel shared her favorite author with Augustus, he also took an interest. The author known as Peter Van Houten had gone out of contact after finishing the novel An Imperial Affliction until Gus (Augustus) contacted Van Houten's secretary via email. Long story short, Hazel and Gus get invited to visit Mr. Van Houten at his home in Amsterdam. Hazel, her mother and Gus, make the dangerous international travel with help from the Genies (similar to The Make-A-Wish Foundation). There they find a stay at a beautiful hotel over looking the canal, boat homes, spring flower petals in the air, charming cafes, cobblestone sidewalks and small elevators. They also visit the home of Anne Frank and of course Peter Van Houten while there. Amsterdam is obviously a real place on the map and a vital piece of the story line. With many relationship milestones between Hazel and Augustus reached there and the eye-opening realizations they find in their conversations with Van Houten. (Amsterdam is also modern day)