Reviews tagging 'Panic attacks/disorders'

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

289 reviews

canessadawn's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• 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

4.25

I read this book when it first came out in 2017 and again in Apr 2024 in anticipation of the new HBO release. When it first came out I was living alone for the first time, a freshman in college, had just broken up with my first love- I had a completely different lens. This most recent read, I think I finally *got* it. A lot of this book is really heavy, but it’s realistic. The ending is

mildly hopeful, but again, so relatable as someone who has lived just enough life to know that it does get better.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Grief

Moderate: Car accident, Drug abuse, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

Minor: Vomit

mckiheather's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Chronic illness, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Abandonment

Minor: Medical content, Car accident, Vomit, and Injury/Injury detail

kim_lommaert's review against another edition

emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm

Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Medical content

Minor: Car accident, Blood, and Vomit

lion_ess's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm

cosmicbooklover1's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Injury/Injury detail

wynteranne's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, and Mental illness

Moderate: Death, Suicide, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm

avidreader5678's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Self harm

Minor: Alcoholism

liviburke1's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

John Green wrote a captivating piece that reflects a raw depiction of mental illness and dealing with loss. There were some characters that I wish had been fleshed out a bit more but I really enjoyed it. The ending was unexpected but felt complete. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders

takarakei's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I will def be rereading eventually to highlight some quotes. John's writing is just *chefs kiss*

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Car accident, and Body horror

Part of Aza's OCD is continually checking this wound she has on her hand so there are quite a few descriptions of the injury/blood etc.

bmhawk's review against another edition

emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent, Death, and Abandonment