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A review by kelly_e
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
emotional
reflective
fast-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
3.25
Title: Turtles All the Way Down
Author: John Green
Genre: Contemporary YA
Rating: 3.25
Pub Date: October 10 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Emotional • Genuine • Quick
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Swayed by her best friend, Daisy, Aza decides to embark on a search for a missing millionaire, in order to reap the benefits of the reward being offered for information relating to his disappearance. In the process, Aza reconnects with an old friend. But one thing keeps getting in the way: Aza's anxiety and obtrusive thoughts.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This is a hard one to review because I absolutely loved certain aspects, but other parts had me rolling my eyes. It tandem read the audio with a physical copy, and I'd say it's a typical, quick YA story with lots of good quotes.
What I liked:
• the realness of Aza's character
• Aza's supportive mother
• the mental health representation
• a strong friendship
• so many quotes
What I didn't like:
• the focus on the reward
• the side story of Davis and Noah's missing father
• how it felt like two separate stories
• what felt like an unfinished ending
I'll finish by saying I am learning YA is never going to be what I need/want it to be. Turtles All the Way Down is worth the read for it's mental health representation alone, but I do suggest going in without expectations.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• John Green fans
• contemporary YA readers
• mental health advocates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Every loss is unprecedented. You can't ever know someone else's hurt, not really - just like touching someone else's body isn't the same as having someone else's body."
"You'd think solving mysteries would bring you closure, that closing the loop would comfort and quiet your mind. But it never does. The truth always disappoints."
Author: John Green
Genre: Contemporary YA
Rating: 3.25
Pub Date: October 10 2017
T H R E E • W O R D S
Emotional • Genuine • Quick
📖 S Y N O P S I S
Swayed by her best friend, Daisy, Aza decides to embark on a search for a missing millionaire, in order to reap the benefits of the reward being offered for information relating to his disappearance. In the process, Aza reconnects with an old friend. But one thing keeps getting in the way: Aza's anxiety and obtrusive thoughts.
💭 T H O U G H T S
This is a hard one to review because I absolutely loved certain aspects, but other parts had me rolling my eyes. It tandem read the audio with a physical copy, and I'd say it's a typical, quick YA story with lots of good quotes.
What I liked:
• the realness of Aza's character
• Aza's supportive mother
• the mental health representation
• a strong friendship
• so many quotes
What I didn't like:
• the focus on the reward
• the side story of Davis and Noah's missing father
• how it felt like two separate stories
• what felt like an unfinished ending
I'll finish by saying I am learning YA is never going to be what I need/want it to be. Turtles All the Way Down is worth the read for it's mental health representation alone, but I do suggest going in without expectations.
📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• John Green fans
• contemporary YA readers
• mental health advocates
🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S
"Every loss is unprecedented. You can't ever know someone else's hurt, not really - just like touching someone else's body isn't the same as having someone else's body."
"You'd think solving mysteries would bring you closure, that closing the loop would comfort and quiet your mind. But it never does. The truth always disappoints."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Moderate: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Medical content
strained family relationships