This is another novel about a couple of childhood friends, Margo Roth Spielman and Quentin Jacobsen.
They were good friends when we were young as they were neighbors. But as they grew up, they got separated into different social circles. Margo became one of the more well-known girls in school while Quentin was more content with his own circle of friends. But despite that, they didn't really grew apart from each other and still consider each other as friends.
Quentin is more of the responsible type who is afraid to break rules but does not restrict himself to it while Margo had a history of being mischievous and running away from home which her parents got used to.
During one night, Margo and Quentin breaks the rules and does some stuff together in the middle of the night and for once, felt like they were the good friends that they were. Quentin discovers some personal and surprising tidbits about Margo particularly her wrong but playful ways.
Despite that night of closeness, things seemed to be back to normal until one day, Margo's parents revealed that Margo has disappeared. As contrary to what parents would react, Margo's parents doesn't seem to care as much as they should. But they revealed that she had a history of running away and would leave vague clues behind.
This gives Quentin a motivation to find Margo and bring her back home and brings along his friends even if it means skipping their high school graduation.
The story is nothing groundbreaking but it's a nice read. I think I'm already getting the style of John Green as it's usually about a love story of a boy and a girl and going on a trip. In fact, I'm reading another John Green book right now and almost reminds me of his other books. But I'm not complaining as I'm enjoying what I've read from him so far.
The ending of the book is quite underwhelming but the main body or the journey towards that point is good. If you're wondering why it's called Paper Towns, you'll have to read the book.
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