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Miles Halter

Miles Halter is a leading character of the story. He embodies a person that many average teenagers may refer to. Being a junior at high school, he has no friends or a distinct position in society. Eventually, he decides to move to the Culver Creek boarding school. Considering that in the previous...

Alaska Young

Alaska Young may be described as a wild and mysterious girl who very often is in troubles. She is a leader for her friends and a reliable person who always helps one to solve personal matters, including the problems with cigarettes and alcohol. She is, undoubtedly, the leading character who makes...

Chip Martin

Chip Martin is Miles's roommate whom everyone calls "The Colonel." Even though Chip is a bold and loud boy, he quickly becomes a friend with Miles and helps him to accommodate to the conditions of the new school. The boys have a lot of common interests and share a strong love for...

Takumi Hikohito

Takumi Hikohito is a student at Culver Greek who comes from Japan. He is a reliable friend for the major characters, including Miles Halter, Alaska Young, and Chip "The Colonel" Martin. He is a very talkative and lively person who always supports others. Talking about the boy's...

Lara Buterskaya

Lara Buterskaya is a quiet and pretty girl who studies at Culver Creek. The author presents her as a minor and introverted character who does not play any major role. The girl has long dark hair and is very attractive. Lara was born in Romania, and when she was twelve years old, she moved together...