71 pages 2 hours read

John Green

Paper Towns

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2008

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Part 3, Hours 13-21Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Part 3: "The Vessel"

Hour Thirteen Summary

The group is still in shock about what has just happened, and everyone praises Ben for his heroism. Ben repeats that he did not care about whether they lived or died, he was simply trying to save himself. Seeing how uncomfortable their praise makes him, the group praises him even more.

Hour Fourteen Summary

As the initial shock of their near-death experience wears off, the group starts cleaning the minivan. Radar estimates that the damage to the car will cost more than $300 to repair. Though Quentin will have to work all summer to pay for the damages, he feels that it is nothing compared to the relief he will feel when he finally finds Margo. The sun begins to rise, and Quentin realizes that his cheek is still bleeding.

Hour Fifteen Summary

Quentin watches the gas stations and restaurants that dot the landscape go by, and finds comfort in their consistency. He really likes the fact that, no matter where he goes, the country looks the same. Lacey tells him that he needs to rest, and straps him into the backseat. Before dozing off completely, he hears his friends laughing, and decides that if they do not find Margo, they will drive around the Catskills and find a place to enjoy themselves, where they can sit and laugh together.

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