I cannot believe I am almost finished with Looking for Alaska. John Green did quite a good job writing this book! It might be one of my most favorite books I have ever read! It never gets boring to read because something interesting is always happening! I would highly, highly recommend this book. Throughout the book Green does an AMAZING job of creating suspension. For example, in the first half of the novel, instead of having chapters, it just says "117 days before," and then maybe the next chapter it says "94 days before," which all leading up to the big climax! I have just finished reading the climax, and I have to say, it even made me cry a little!

In the rising action, after the Colonel (Chip), Pudge (Miles), Alaska, Lara, and Takumi finish pulling their prank on the Week-day Warriors, they spend the night at an abandoned barn. At the barn, Lara and Miles officially become boyfriend and girlfriend. The only problem is that he has feelings for Alaska still. A few days later The Colonel, Pudge, and Alaska all had a small party in Alaska's basement. The Colonel, and Alaska were drinking alcohol, but Miles just decided to munch on a few pretzels instead that night...

Later on that they were all talking and somehow got on the topic of the game, Truth or Dare. On page 131 it says, "Alaska started. 'Truth or Dare, Pudge.' 'Dare.' 'Hook up with me.' So I did." Alaska already has a boyfriend... but she was so drunk, she didn't know exactly what she was doing. Miles was not drunk, but he hooked up with her anyways. They kissed and slept on the couch together. In the morning, Miles woke up to Alaska's sobs. Alaska begged Miles and Chip to help her escape the school, with the super intendant noticing. Miles and Chip were so confused but they agreed and let her go anyways, even though they knew that Alaska was drunk and in a miserably state. Later on that day... Miles and Chip hear word that Alaska... died in a car accident that morning. Alaska is dead. At first, Miles thinks it is just one of her silly pranks, but it is not. She is dead.

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