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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
3.5
Not a lot of clear plot but the metaphors, as always were excellent.
IF I WAS 16 WHEN I READ THIS I WOULD HAVE STUCK THIS IN AN IV INTO MY BODY!! At 24, i didn’t hit as hard. It was kids coming of age and learning that people leave you, and life sucks!
Not a lot of clear plot but the metaphors, as always were excellent.
IF I WAS 16 WHEN I READ THIS I WOULD HAVE STUCK THIS IN AN IV INTO MY BODY!! At 24, i didn’t hit as hard. It was kids coming of age and learning that people leave you, and life sucks!
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
back at it again with john green!
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's obvious that characters all need to have their own distinct voices, but I never imagined how hard it can be for a "normal" person to crawl into the skin of someone who isn't completely "normal".
Our MC, Aza, has anxiety. And, as far as I can tell, it isn't a light form of anxiety either. I honestly don't know a lot about the subject, simply because I'm fortunate enough not to have been in contact with it during my life.
This is exactly why I appreciate both the story, the MC and John's writing so much. Even though I don't have any background, I can still imagine being Aza. I literally felt my skin crawl at certain points, imagining what she was imagining. Losing myself in that tightening spiral Aza lost herself in so often.
I was surprised by how easily John Green pulled me into the being of Aza. I hadn't expected to feel so close to a character I have - let's just say it - nothing in common with. Both my parents are still alive, I don't have anxiety, I'm perfectly capable of steering my thoughts. All things that define her and were completely unknown to me.
I could feel her every emotion, her doubts, her struggles. This was a hard novel to get through, yet in a way it wasn't. I laughed, I cried, I sometimes even had to catch my breath and take a couple of minutes to process what I just read. At times, I even felt proud of Aza for accomplishing even the smallest things.
Usually when I'm reading a novel, I write down the quotes that stick with me. Turtles All The Way Down was an exception to that. Why? Because I pretty much found a sentence that spoke to me every other page. Safe to say that I gave up writing them down after a couple of chapters. Maybe I should buy myself a second copy to justify marking those sentences in there?
5/5!
Kathy
I paid full-price for a copy of this book. All opinions are entirely my own. I'm not being compensated for my review in any way.
Our MC, Aza, has anxiety. And, as far as I can tell, it isn't a light form of anxiety either. I honestly don't know a lot about the subject, simply because I'm fortunate enough not to have been in contact with it during my life.
This is exactly why I appreciate both the story, the MC and John's writing so much. Even though I don't have any background, I can still imagine being Aza. I literally felt my skin crawl at certain points, imagining what she was imagining. Losing myself in that tightening spiral Aza lost herself in so often.
It was so much easier to talk to him in the dark, looking at the same sky instead of at each other. It felt like we didn't have bodies, like we were just voices talking.
I was surprised by how easily John Green pulled me into the being of Aza. I hadn't expected to feel so close to a character I have - let's just say it - nothing in common with. Both my parents are still alive, I don't have anxiety, I'm perfectly capable of steering my thoughts. All things that define her and were completely unknown to me.
I could feel her every emotion, her doubts, her struggles. This was a hard novel to get through, yet in a way it wasn't. I laughed, I cried, I sometimes even had to catch my breath and take a couple of minutes to process what I just read. At times, I even felt proud of Aza for accomplishing even the smallest things.
Anybody can look at you. It's quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see.
Usually when I'm reading a novel, I write down the quotes that stick with me. Turtles All The Way Down was an exception to that. Why? Because I pretty much found a sentence that spoke to me every other page. Safe to say that I gave up writing them down after a couple of chapters. Maybe I should buy myself a second copy to justify marking those sentences in there?
5/5!
Kathy
I paid full-price for a copy of this book. All opinions are entirely my own. I'm not being compensated for my review in any way.
1.5/5
Dare un punteggio a questo libro è molto difficile... Se non avesse portato la firma di John Green probabilmente non l'avrei neanche letto, dato che la trama non mi attirava per niente.
La trama scorre in modo abbastanza prevedibile. Punto a favore il voler trattare un protagonista con disturbi mentali, ma manca qualcosa.
Dare un punteggio a questo libro è molto difficile... Se non avesse portato la firma di John Green probabilmente non l'avrei neanche letto, dato che la trama non mi attirava per niente.
La trama scorre in modo abbastanza prevedibile. Punto a favore il voler trattare un protagonista con disturbi mentali, ma manca qualcosa.
John Green is a master of prose and deep characterization. This book is beautiful, sad, funny, and a treasure chest of wisdom, the sort of read that leaves you feeling both seen and affirmed. Gorgeous.
Minu arvamuse leiab blogist https://triinuraamatud.wordpress.com/2019/03/21/john-green-kilpkonnad-alla-valja-pegasus-2018/
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There is a friendship cloaked in mystery, all while also navigating the world as a teenager with obsessive-compulsive behaviors and invasive thoughts. I’m not at all surprised at its success, given how it is a relatable topic, and I can’t think of other titles addressing such tendencies. This would be a good title to introduce students into such behaviors to open up conversation, to normalize mental health struggles, and to develop empathy.