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fromp's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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
3.75
stephaniemsyed's review against another edition
4.0
Poignant and complex picture of a mind dealing with anxiety. I cried and laughed. A great way to get a glimpse into the life of someone dealing with mental illness, while showing that no one is just the conditions they deal with.
redrumreads's review against another edition
4.0
What a great coming of age story.
I really appreciated how the book wasn't about overcoming or "curing" Aza's OCD. OCD is very poorly represented in most media and this was definitely closer to how I understand it and how it's shown up in my life. This was solely just telling her story and how she tried and failed over and over to manage the illness.
Funnily enough, the turtles all the way down metaphor was the least insightful part of this and didn't make much sense to me actually.
I'm looking forward to watching the movie soon
I really appreciated how the book wasn't about overcoming or "curing" Aza's OCD. OCD is very poorly represented in most media and this was definitely closer to how I understand it and how it's shown up in my life. This was solely just telling her story and how she tried and failed over and over to manage the illness.
Funnily enough, the turtles all the way down metaphor was the least insightful part of this and didn't make much sense to me actually.
I'm looking forward to watching the movie soon
m_h_dahl's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars ✨🥰
Some books have this rare yet magical ability to sneak into your heart. John Green's ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ is one such book.
Aza Holmes, a teenage girl with an inner struggle that few can understand; She’s smart, brave, and strong, but she battles relentless thoughts that drive her to the brink of desperation. This isn’t your average, ‘I’m worried about the exam’ type of anxiety. No, Aza lives in an eternal web of obsessions and rituals that dictate her everyday life.
So, what makes ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ so important when it comes to OCD?
John Green gives the book a raw and authentic feel. His portrayal of Aza's thought patterns and behaviors is frighteningly real. He describes how OCD isn’t just about washing hands repeatedly or organizing things in a particular way. It’s a constant battle against a voice in your head that never shuts up. This is a book that says, "I see you, I understand you," to everyone dealing with similar challenges.
In a world where mental disorders are often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding, ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ provides a crucial opportunity to raise awareness. Through Aza, we get a window into the life of someone with OCD, and we learn how debilitating and paralyzing this disorder can be. It’s not just a 'quirky' trait; it’s a serious condition that requires understanding and empathy from those around them.
Aza isn’t just a character with OCD; she’s a living, breathing person with dreams, hopes, and fears. She’s someone you can relate to, and this makes her disorder even more tangible. Green manages to balance the dark and heavy with humor and hope, making the story both heart-wrenching and uplifting.
We live in a time where it’s easy to feel isolated and misunderstood, especially if you have a mental disorder. Books like ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ build bridges between people; they invite empathy and understanding. They remind us that we all have our battles, visible or invisible, and that it’s important to listen, understand, and support each other, and I loved everything about this book.
To borrow Aza's own words, sometimes just knowing that others are also standing in the midst of chaos is enough to make you feel a little less alone.
Some books have this rare yet magical ability to sneak into your heart. John Green's ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ is one such book.
Aza Holmes, a teenage girl with an inner struggle that few can understand; She’s smart, brave, and strong, but she battles relentless thoughts that drive her to the brink of desperation. This isn’t your average, ‘I’m worried about the exam’ type of anxiety. No, Aza lives in an eternal web of obsessions and rituals that dictate her everyday life.
So, what makes ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ so important when it comes to OCD?
John Green gives the book a raw and authentic feel. His portrayal of Aza's thought patterns and behaviors is frighteningly real. He describes how OCD isn’t just about washing hands repeatedly or organizing things in a particular way. It’s a constant battle against a voice in your head that never shuts up. This is a book that says, "I see you, I understand you," to everyone dealing with similar challenges.
In a world where mental disorders are often shrouded in stigma and misunderstanding, ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ provides a crucial opportunity to raise awareness. Through Aza, we get a window into the life of someone with OCD, and we learn how debilitating and paralyzing this disorder can be. It’s not just a 'quirky' trait; it’s a serious condition that requires understanding and empathy from those around them.
Aza isn’t just a character with OCD; she’s a living, breathing person with dreams, hopes, and fears. She’s someone you can relate to, and this makes her disorder even more tangible. Green manages to balance the dark and heavy with humor and hope, making the story both heart-wrenching and uplifting.
We live in a time where it’s easy to feel isolated and misunderstood, especially if you have a mental disorder. Books like ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ build bridges between people; they invite empathy and understanding. They remind us that we all have our battles, visible or invisible, and that it’s important to listen, understand, and support each other, and I loved everything about this book.
To borrow Aza's own words, sometimes just knowing that others are also standing in the midst of chaos is enough to make you feel a little less alone.
lilia493's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Death of parent
marianayb's review against another edition
5.0
I felt disconnected to this book at the beginning. Then it all started to hit too close to home. It’s just beautiful and it displays anxiety disorders and loss SO accurately. Green, I have to say this: you were a huge part of my neverending love for books as a teenager and after all these years it kind of surprised me that you still managed to make me cry as a baby. It feels like you grew up with me.
romafo's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hauntedhexgirll's review against another edition
5.0
I have never been more seen by a piece of literature in my life. As a person who struggles with spiraling thoughts, intrusive thoughts, OCD like tendencies, and health anxiety - I really felt like John Green was writing a story about my life. I rarely annotate books, but I couldn’t stop annotating when reading this. And so many of the conversations Aza had were exact to conversations I’ve had with people, that one day these “quirks” wouldn’t be endearing anymore, they’d be exhausting instead. I loved this book as a coming of age story and finding a way to heal from what you can, and live with what you can’t.
I also loved the focus on Daisy and Aza’s platonic love because I have my own Daisy who I wouldn’t have made it through life without. Platonic love is so special and it deserves more stories.
I absolutely loved this.
I also loved the focus on Daisy and Aza’s platonic love because I have my own Daisy who I wouldn’t have made it through life without. Platonic love is so special and it deserves more stories.
I absolutely loved this.
rebecca_w28's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It was alright, but Aza and Daisy both kinda annoyed me for some reason. I liked the plot though and the concept with Aza’s condition.
fynm's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5