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14ersi_ 's review for:
Turtles All the Way Down
by John Green
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
At first, I was quite confused as to why this novel is often categorized as a self-healing read. What I felt in the beginning was more discomfort than anything else. Aza’s habits—especially with her finger—were so disturbing that it made it difficult for me to keep reading.
But as I went further, I began to understand—or perhaps more accurately, to feel. Maybe it’s because I’m sensitive, or maybe I have a strong sense of empathy, but I found myself slipping into Aza’s spiral of thoughts. And from there, I realized that the chaos in her head isn’t something that can be “cured” easily. She often can’t win against the internal conversations inside her mind.
But as I went further, I began to understand—or perhaps more accurately, to feel. Maybe it’s because I’m sensitive, or maybe I have a strong sense of empathy, but I found myself slipping into Aza’s spiral of thoughts. And from there, I realized that the chaos in her head isn’t something that can be “cured” easily. She often can’t win against the internal conversations inside her mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm