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Book · 2026 · Fiction

Hollywood, Ending

by John Green · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

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In the past few years, he's published two non-fiction books, but now he is back with a new novel, Hollywood Ending, about two young actors on the brink of fame.
MJ Franklin · The Book Review · Sep 2026 Listen at 14:11

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And in the periods where I was writing Hollywood Ending, which was sort of hit and miss between those non-fiction books and then for the last two years pretty much non-stop, I I couldn't write about anything other than these these two young people trying to survive this stuff because the book becomes undeniable at some point.
John Green The Book Review · Sep 2026

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Hollywood, Ending by John Green is a contemporary novel centering on two young actors who find themselves navigating the intense pressures of sudden fame and survival. On The Book Review, MJ Franklin previewed the release, noting that the acclaimed author of young adult hits like The Fault in Our Stars was back with a brand-new novel focusing on young people thrust into the limelight. John Green himself discussed the project on the same podcast, explaining that during the writing process, which was somewhat intermittent between his nonfiction works before becoming a nearly constant two-year endeavor, he could not stop writing about the two young protagonists trying to survive their circumstances. Franklin and Green discussed the thematic weight of the narrative and the intense creative focus required to bring the story to life. The discussions highlighted the emotional resonance of the novel as Green explored the complexities of youth, ambition, and celebrity culture through his compelling fictional characters.

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MJ Franklin In the past few years, he's published two non-fiction books, but now he is back with a new novel, Hollywood… 3
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“In the past few years, he's published two non-fiction books, but now he is back with a new novel, Hollywood Ending, about two young actors on the brink of fame.”
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“And now you're back with a brand new novel, Hollywood Ending.”
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“Speaking of surprises, we have Hollywood ending by John Green. John Green is the author of The Fault in Our Stars, a ton of YA novels.”
John Green And in the periods where I was writing Hollywood Ending, which was sort of hit and miss between those non-f… 1
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“And in the periods where I was writing Hollywood Ending, which was sort of hit and miss between those non-fiction books and then for the last two years pretty much non-stop, I I couldn't write about anything other than these these two young people trying to survive this stuff because the book becomes undeniable at some point.”

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