TV series · 2019 · Hulu
Is Looking for Alaska based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Looking for Alaska is based on the book Looking for Alaska by John Green (2005).
The TV series premiered in 2019 on Hulu.
The book behind Looking for Alaska
Looking for Alaska
by John Green · first published 2005 · 250 pages · young adult fiction
2005 novel by John Green.
Common questions
Is Looking for Alaska based on a book?
Yes. Looking for Alaska is based on the book Looking for Alaska by John Green (2005).
Who wrote the book Looking for Alaska is based on?
Looking for Alaska was written by John Green and first published in 2005.
How long is the book?
Looking for Alaska is about 250 pages long.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Looking for Alaska before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of John Green's books
- The Fault in Our Stars (film, 2014)
- Paper Towns (film, 2015)
- Let It Snow (film, 2019)
- Turtles All the Way Down (film, 2024)
- Dil Bechara (film, 2020)