Turtles All the Way Down

The critically acclaimed, instant #1 bestseller by John Green, author of The Anthropocene Reviewed and The Fault in Our Stars

"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

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96 pages

Average rating: 7.22

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Anonymous
Feb 03, 2024
6/10 stars
I can see why so many people enjoy this book and maybe it hits to close to home but I didn't enjoy this book as much as I had hoped. But if you suffer from mental illness, please reach out. Someone is always there to help you.
margardenlady
Dec 27, 2023
8/10 stars
Fascinating and poignant story that is part mystery, part teen romance and mostly, a very clear view of how it might feel to live with anxiety. Aza is a smart, attractive young woman who has been battling the’ what ifs’ in her head as long as she can remember. At times they paralyze her and at others, they are barely noticeable. She and her friend Daisy begin playing detective to find the billionaire father of a friend of Aza. The father is missi...read more
Lillybean
Oct 26, 2023
10/10 stars
One of my favorite authors. I think I cry at the end of all his books. This one being no different. For me, reading about anxiety disorders and what peoples brains go through during that strikes me as very interesting. He has an amazing way with words.
aumum
Jul 01, 2023
7/10 stars
Not super memorable. But not a bad book at all. Kind of cheesy but in a good way.
Anonymous
May 22, 2023
10/10 stars
My new favorite john green book for sure. I’ve read every single one, and none have ever resonated with me as much as this one.

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