Saturday, June 25, 2011

What type of writing is John Green known for?

John Green is known for realistic young adult fiction.  All of his novels to date have been realistic fiction centered around teen protagonists.  The substance of these novels varies from narrator to narrator.  His work is very character-driven.  His narrators are usually well-spoken, intelligent teenagers who are struggling with their sense of identity and purpose.


John Green's books are often coming of age stories, or stories about people surmounting impossible odds.  They are stories about survival, stories about troubled teenagers, stories about kids who are learning about both themselves and the world.  He's known for tackling questions about philosophy and morality.  He's also known for writing work that connects directly with the struggles of his teenage fanbase.


John Green has stated that he writes intelligent teenagers because teenagers are much smarter than people give them credit for.  He has also stated that he writes teenagers in general because teenagers know more than people think and are condescended to more often than almost any other age group.

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