Turtles All the Way Down

By John Green

The critically acclaimed, instant #1 bestseller by John Green, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars NOW STREAMING ON MAX! “A tender story about learning to cope when the world feels out of control.” —People “A sometimes heartbreaking, always illuminating, glimpse into how it feels to live with mental illness.” –NPR John Green, the award-winning, international bestselling author of The Anthropocene Reviewed, returns with a story of shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Aza Holmes never intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Pickett’s son Davis. Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.

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Published Jun 11, 2019

320 pages

Average rating: 7.31

467 RATINGS

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Readers say *Turtles All the Way Down* offers a powerful, intimate portrayal of anxiety and OCD, with John Green’s heartfelt writing vividly capturing...

Victoria Miller
10/10 stars
I loved this book. I was not what I was expecting plot-wise at first but after I adjusted my expectations, I really got into it. I love mysteries but not teen romance but this was so well written.
Junik
8/10 stars
What I liked most about the book is that, despite being on the sadder side, its moments feel simple and real. It offers a different perspective from most rom-coms, which often focus on happy endings where everything works out. The story feels more grounded and genuine, which made it resonate with me.
doubleokay
10/10 stars
this is the best book.
Sarah Hackbarth
8/10 stars
The first time I tried to read this book, I couldn’t handle it. As someone who has a history with anxiety, particularly in relation to health, it was too triggering. Now that my anxiety is handled, I was able to tackle this again and truly appreciate the mental health representation in this book. I really enjoyed it.
Bosky
6/10 stars
This was written prior to the pandemic. Now, its kinda funny how similar the main character's heightened anxiety was many 'normal people' during the beginning of the pandemic. Even the 'president' was telling folks to drink bleach... None of the characters were really relatable or likable. Hard to root for anyone and not sure what we are rooting for?

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