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hkantola11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Graphic: Self harm, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing
drawahardline's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Self harm, Car accident, and Abandonment
Moderate: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Death, Chronic illness, and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol
deluna's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness, Death of parent, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, and Body horror
wynrii's review against another edition
- 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
I liked it and have nothing to complain about except for that I felt as if there was something missing throughout the entire story.
Although, Out of all the coming of age contemporary teen books I have read, this one is my least favourite.
Graphic: Mental illness and Self harm
Moderate: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
izzyrose8's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
However, while I found the inclusion of Davis’ character to be slightly… meh, I also feel that it is unfair for me to fully criticize this aspect, as it wasn’t meant for ME to enjoy. The characters act like typical teenagers - pretentiously overusing Shakespeare, writing fanfiction, and maintaining edgy Tumblr blogs. To a teenage girl, the first basic pretty-boy love interest that walks into her life is an incredibly huge deal. Therefore, when looking at this elements from the perspective of a young adult, it’s easy to roll your eyes. You either need to BE a teenager or put your nostalgia glasses on to really appreciate the cheesiness here. While I was put off at first, this realization made the characters much more endearing and deepened my appreciation for the book as a whole. I feel like it’s important to consider this before jumping into the reading.
That note aside, I do absolutely love this story’s representation of those suffering from anxiety and intrusive thoughts. Aza’s inner monologue is so accurate to the personal experiences of many, myself included, and serve as a great comfort to those who have struggled with similar circumstances. It inspires hope and provides reassurance that we are not alone in navigating our personal mental health issues.
The ending of the story was particularly strong in this message, and made me tear up a little with feelings of pride and love for Aza, after having undergone such a heartfelt journey with her throughout these pages.
All in all, it was a good story. Nothing that blew my mind in itself. Had I had the right mindset going into it, I might have appreciated it a little bit more from the beginning. HOWEVER, if you have known struggle in the realm of anxiety and intrusive thoughts, Turtles All The Way Down might very well be worth picking up. Green’s awareness of the realities of mental health coupled with the story’s hopeful overarching message makes for a combo that is both refreshing and reassuring. You are not alone.
Cry counter: 1
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent, Car accident, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
grboph's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Grief, Vomit, Suicidal thoughts, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , and Kidnapping
skan's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident
illgiveyouahint's review against another edition
- 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
I'm glad this book exists so people can understand OCD a bit better.
Also there is just so many book references in this. That's such a John Green thing to do tbh
Graphic: Abandonment and Mental illness
Moderate: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Car accident, Classism, Death, and Grief
Minor: Excrement and Forced institutionalization
clovetra's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Grief, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Medical content, Ableism, Medical trauma, Toxic friendship, and Death of parent
Minor: Vomit
casira's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Chronic illness, Self harm, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Car accident and Vomit