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A review by shoohoob
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My first John Green book in many many years. I found the way he described Aza’s OCD to be fascinating and offered a lot of insight for me. I also loved the relationship between Aza and Daisy! However, I thought the plot was a bit weak - I don’t think the murder-mystery added anything to the story. It just as well could have been about two childhood friends reconnecting. Also: there was no need for a romance to happen between Aza and Davis. Again, could have just been a story about childhood friends reconnecting.
Graphic: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Blood, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail