Hollywood, EndingHollywood, Ending
What it's about
John Green's return to fiction follows two rising young actors, Kai Laramie and Juniper, whose love story plays out behind the scenes of Hollywood, under the pressure of fame and constant public attention.
Why it's worth reading
It hit #1 on the New York Times list. Green, author of The Fault in Our Stars, writes about the private cost of a public life with his usual humor and heart.
You'll love it if you liked
The Fault in Our Stars
The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-centered Planet
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowGood to know
It's a love story with Green's trademark smart, emotional dialogue.
By the numbers
- Readers61 out of 100 · counts 42%
- Critics0 out of 100 · counts 14%
- Bestseller41 out of 100 · counts 34% (its stronger lane)
- Buzz0 out of 100 · counts 10%
Critics and Bestseller are two ways to earn a place: a book's stronger one counts more. Buzz rewards recent bestseller weeks and prizes, so older books start at zero. The parts combine into the Must-Read Score, shown on a scale where the best book we found scores 99 and the last book to make the ranking scores 50.
Where it ranks
Why it made the list
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Quick answers
Is Hollywood, Ending worth reading?
Yes. It hit #1 on the New York Times list. It ranks #1,465 of the 2,816 books in our ranking, with a Must-Read Score of 68.5 (the best book we found scores 99).
What is Hollywood, Ending about?
John Green's return to fiction follows two rising young actors, Kai Laramie and Juniper, whose love story plays out behind the scenes of Hollywood, under the pressure of fame and constant public attention.
How long does it take to read Hollywood, Ending?
About 9 hours (368 pages), or about 3 weeks at 30 minutes a day.
What should I read after Hollywood, Ending?
If you liked it, try The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-centered Planet by John Green or Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.