Paper Towns is a novel by John Green. The novel is about a teenage boy named Quentin Jacobsen and his adventures with Margo Roth Spiegelman, his next door neighbor and childhood friend. Margo is a bit of a mystery to Quentin, and he has always been in love with her from afar. One night, Margo shows up at Quentin’s window and convinces him to come out and play a game of revenge on her ex-boyfriend and his new girlfriend. Quentin agrees, and the two have a great time.
The next day, Margo is gone. She has run away from home, and Quentin is the only one who knows where she is. He sets out on a road trip to find her, and along the way he learns a lot about himself and what it means to be a friend.
Paper Towns is a coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and self-discovery. Quentin is a relatable protagonist, and readers will root for him as he tries to find Margo. The novel is funny, thought-provoking, and moving.