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A review by grboph
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- 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
I read this book early in high school but decided to read it again because I didn't really remember anything about it. I liked it a lot - the story was creative and interesting, and I like that it portrays mental health conditions in such a humanizing way. Aza and Daisy's friendship was also great, and while I am admittedly a bit sad that Aza and Davis did not end up together, I think that was the most realistic thing that could have happened. It did feel a little teenager-deep at times, but in general, it was really entertaining and I'm very glad I decided to reread it! I'd recommend this one to anyone who is a fan of John Green or is interested in stories about mental health.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Racism, Kidnapping, and Schizophrenia/Psychosis