A review by bubblegirl858
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green

emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

John Green writes in a way that makes you both introspective and painfully aware of the world around you. His struggles with his own depression, anxiety, and OCD are represented here in a way that makes it understandable for those who do not understand mental illness. Aza’s struggles are so human, so raw, and heartbreaking, and yet she continues on. “We’re here because we’re here.” This is not an easy story to read, but it is essential and John’s prose and humor make the book a highly enjoyable experience even if it is painful. 
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