Paper Towns

Interesting Facts

• The title of the book refers to the cartographic practice of creating fictitious towns to protect copyright on maps.
• The main character, Margo Roth Spiegelman, was inspired by a real girl the author knew in his youth.
• The book explores themes of identity, perception, and how people see each other.
• There are many references to Walt Whitman's poetry in the book, especially his collection «Leaves of Grass».
• The story begins with Margo disappearing, leaving behind a trail of clues for the main character, Q, to solve.
• The book was adapted into a film of the same name, released in 2015.