Alaska's mom passed away when she was a little girl, and she does not seem to have very good family relations. At first sight, Miles describes Alaska as 'hot', 'curvy', and the 'most beautiful girl in the world'. She is the culmination of a prankster and an emotional voyage. He is a character who greatly changes throughout the development of the story.Īlaska Young is the epitome of mystery and unpredictability. Through his various experiences, he learns about life, death, and the labyrinth of suffering. He spends his time studying various religions, learning pre-calculus while munching on french fries, kissing Alaska Young, pulling pranks with the crew, smoking in his dorm room, and drinking with Chip. Miles goes to Culver Creek searching for the 'Great Perhaps', something drastically different from his dull life in Florida. Chip gives Miles the nickname 'Pudge' as an ironic title to his scrawny frame. Culver Creek becomes a turning point in his life as he meets four unique teenagers who teach and transform him. Miles was bored and unpopular in his high school in Florida, and transferred to Culver Creek through the influence of his parents.

Originally from Florida, he attends Culver Creek starting from his 3rd year in high school. Miles, a skinny junior who likes to memorize the last words of famous people, is looking for the 'Great Perhaps'. Looking for Alaska revolves around the five teenagers Miles 'Pudge' Halter, Alaska Young, Chip 'The Colonel' Martin, Takumi 'The Fox' Hikohito, and Lara Buterskaya.

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