The main thing i didnt like about turtles all the way down was the writing voice. Instead, turtles all the way down moves toward a mystified acceptance of things as they are a move made all too clear in greens explanation of. Much of the time, i actually found this book deeply unpleasant i shudder just thinking about azas yearslong habit of breaking open the skin of her thumb. But at its heart is aza holmes, a young woman navigating daily existence within the evertightening spiral of her own thoughts. His prose is breathtaking, his characters are perfectly flawless, and he tackles some pretty intense mental health issues head on. Instead, turtles all the way down moves toward a mystified acceptance of things as they are a move made all too clear in greens explanation of the books title. I would recommend it firstly to fans of john green and then to those who enjoy reading young adult books.
Johns many accolades include the printz medal, a printz honor, and the edgar award. Turtles all the way down had been all over my instagram and facebook feed. Turtles all the way down is no exception, and i already feel that many of the lines in this book have permanently stamped themselves upon my heart. Though the romance between davis and aza is cute, turtles all the way down is very much not a book about romance. Is green mad at god or blaming god and is writing a book like turtles all the way down his way to try and process it like daisy or was it aza writing to deal with a friend with anxiety. Turtles all the way down is about a sixteenyearold girl named aza holmes living in indianapolis. It is his fifth solo novel, and his seventh overall.
This book was turtles all the way down in the worst possible way. While that book tackled the issue of teens with cancer, this book centers on a protagonist suffering from anxiety and obsessivecompulsive thoughts and behavior. Mar 08, 2020 if youre looking for a book with great representation, a refreshing contemporary story, and beautiful quotes that will keep you up thinking all night long, then turtles all the way down is it. Overall, turtles all the way down is a poignant read, and for that i have rated it 4 stars. The good and the bad points were left in there, and it worked so well for this book. Turtles all the way down is about lifelong friendship, the intimacy of an unexpected reunion, star wars fan fiction, and tuatara. Jun 22, 2017 well, it turns out, turtles all the way down is actually an old philosophical joke and it might just give us a clue about some of the bigger themes explored in the book. Turtles all the way down is a poignant read from start to finish. It follows aza, a 16yearold, who gets caught up in the mysterious disappearance of a local. Featured on 60 minutes, fresh air, studio 360, good morning america, the today show a tender story about learning to cope when the world feels out of control. Parents need to know that turtles all the way down is bestselling author john greens first novel since 2012s runaway success, the fault in our stars. It follows aza, a 16yearold, who gets caught up in the mysterious disappearance of a local billionaire alongside her best friend, daisy. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
This story is about mental illness and delves deep into the mind of the main character, aza holmes. In which there is not really an organizing principle to the video. Discover book depository s huge selection of john green books online. Scott fitzgeralds tender is the night and shakespeares the tempest. Turtles all the way down is considered an issue novel, which encompasses young adult novels that address teen issues like alcohol use, pregnancy, or, in the case of turtles, mental illness. Oct 10, 2017 f ollowing the gargantuan success of john greens 2012 ya novel the fault in our stars, turtles all the way down is a publishing megaevent. It all begins with a fugitive billionaire and the prom. Oct 14, 2017 the way green handles the writing of azas struggles is profound. As in, i loved the fault in our stars and hated passionately looking for alaska. It actually makes you uncomfortable to be reading about it, because its so brutally honest. Featured on 60 minutes, fresh air, studio 360, good morning america, the today showa tender story about learning to cope when the world feels out of control. Oct 10, 2017 buy turtles all the way down book online at best prices in india on. Nov 07, 2017 john greens book turtles all the way down uses high school romance, friendship, loss and mystery as the backdrop to a story that takes a look into the brain of a 16yearold girl suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder.
Hearing the narrators witty always witty racing thoughts isnt that interesting. Turtles all the way down hardcover tattered cover book store. Turtles all the way down by john green arctic books. Pick up a copy of turtles all the way down by john green from the book depository. It is a book about how it feels to have a mental illness, and how its especially hard to make anyone else understand.
Above all, turtles all the way down is much more than a book about the darkness of mental illnessit is a book of acceptance and hope, with the love and support of a mother, a best friend we all need a bestie like daisy, and a boyfriend who wants to understand his girlfriend, if she will allow him into her world. There were a few times i had to put the book down to breathe because it all became so real. Turtles all the way down sixteenyearold aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire russell pickett, but theres a hundredthousanddollar reward at stake and her best and most fearless friend, daisy, is eager to investigate. Turtles all the way down by john green reading guidebook. The characters are also interested in the mechanics of. The representation and portrayal of ocd in this book is amazing.
Whilst not my favourite of his novels, i still found it markedly difficult to put turtles all the way down well all the way down. It suggests that this turtle rests on the back of an even larger turtle, which itself is part of a column of increasingly large world turtles that continues indefinitely i. Discover book depositorys huge selection of disability books online. Turtles all the way down by john green, 9780525555360, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If youre interested in buying turtles all the way down, you can click here to shop the book at book depository. From the bestselling author of turtles all the way down and the fault in their stars, a beautiful tale of love, loss and not so fool proof. The fault in our stars and turtles all the way down. This book is worth reading just to challenge any preconceived notions you may have about ocd and. I might also hate the book and myself because aza often isnt sympathetic or likable. In his new book, turtles all the way down, the bestselling young adult novelist addresses a deeply personal subject. Probably signed copies of turtles all the way down can be preordered via.
Turtles all the way down came out on the 10th so last friday i marched to the nearest bookshop to pick it up. The san francisco chronicle wrote, green finds language to describe the indescribable. Turtles all the way down is the newest young adult release from john green, author of the fault in our stars, looking for alaska and paper towns. Turtles all the way down is a young adult novel written by american author john green. John greens depiction of azas mental health is different from what is often seen in literature and other media. Another lovely book by john green, perhaps his best yet. Well, it turns out, turtles all the way down is actually an old philosophical joke and it might just give us a clue about some of the bigger.
It all begins with a fugitive billionaire and the promise of a cash reward. My only complaint was that i despised the ending of the book it came out of nowhere. While stars was an exploration of a visible illness, turtles all the way down is an exploration of a hidden disease. I enjoy watching john greens videos and have followed his other social media, and because of this, i just could not separate his writing voice, from that of aza holmes. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of turtles all the way down by john green. I might ever read and reread turtles all the way down.
Definitely add it to your tbr even if his earlier books werent your fav. The way green handles the writing of azas struggles is profound. Turtles all the way down is quintessential john green exceedingly eloquent teens with advanced vocabularies ponder existential questions but, much like its protagonist, the book suffers from a confused sense of identity, trying to be too many things at once. All the characters in turtles all the way down are intensely interested in the english language. Discover book depositorys huge selection of john green books online. It subsequently lacks focus and offers weak emotional impact. Turtles all the way down novel turtles all the way down is a young adult novel written by american author john green, published on october 10, 2017, by dutton books.
I began counting down the pages until finished when there were still nearly 200 left. Dec 14, 2017 the good points of turtles all the way down. Looking for alaska encapsulates the experience of falling in. Looking for alaska encapsulates the experience of falling in love for the first time.
Sixteenyearold aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire russell pickett, but theres a hundredthousanddollar reward at stake and her best and most fearless friend, daisy, is eager to investigate. Theyre all very well read, and the novel is filled with allusions and references to a number of classic novels, like f. Turtles all the way down is not your typical ya book, and i love it the more so because of it. Young adult fiction, contemporary, realistic fiction pages. On the whole, it was very hard for me to get through this book, wanting to put it down over and over. Ive read all his books except will grayson, will grayson which ill get to, eventually and enjoyed them immensely though my favourite is definitely the fault in our stars. Dec 04, 2017 the main thing i didnt like about turtles all the way down was the writing voice. Im glad john green is back writing books, and i cant wait to see what his future projects are. Nov 10, 2017 above all, turtles all the way down is much more than a book about the darkness of mental illnessit is a book of acceptance and hope, with the love and support of a mother, a best friend we all need a bestie like daisy, and a boyfriend who wants to understand his girlfriend, if she will allow him into her world. Turtles all the way down by john green booktalk with. Turtles all the way down hardcover tattered cover book. It suggests that this turtle rests on the back of an even larger turtle, which itself is part of a column of increasingly large world turtles that continues. The saying alludes to the mythological idea of a world turtle that supports the earth on its back. Featured on 60 minutes, fresh air, studio 360, good morning america, the today show.
F ollowing the gargantuan success of john greens 2012 ya novel the fault in our stars, turtles all the way down is a publishing mega. Buy turtles all the way down book online at low prices in. Oct 22, 2017 turtles all the way down came out on the 10th so last friday i marched to the nearest bookshop to pick it up. Turtles all the way down by john green, 97802435437, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Oct 10, 2017 turtles all the way down had been all over my instagram and facebook feed. In his longawaited return, john green shares azas story with shattering, unflinching clarity. Turtles all the way down by john green on october 10th 2017 genres. See turtles all the way down by john green on goodreads and purchase through book depository. Turtles all the way down is an expression of the problem of infinite regress.
The thing i loved most, though, is his masterful representation of azas inner dialogue. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from russell. I read turtles all the way down lets talk about our feelings. Turtles all the way down by john green published by dutton books for young readers on october 10, 2017 genres. Buy turtles all the way down book online at best prices in india on. She never intended to pursue the mystery of the fugitive billionaire russell picket who disappeared in the middle of the night from his mansion and no one never heard from him again, not even his sons. Oct 15, 2017 i read turtles all the way down lets talk about our feelings. Its publication was announced during vidcon 2017, the online video conference cofounded by green and his brother hank. John green tells a story of emotional pain and crippling.
John greens book turtles all the way down uses high school romance, friendship, loss and mystery as the backdrop to a story that takes a look into the brain of a 16yearold girl suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder. Perhaps greens ocd is a conflict about faith in god or science. Turtles all the way down is somehow far darker than the fault in our stars, not so much because of the subject matterthough thats dark toobut because of how green chooses to write about it. The fault in our stars crushes readers by showing how teenagers deal with death and depression.
Aug 15, 2017 in which there is not really an organizing principle to the video. Turtles all the way down by john green songs wrote. Turtles all the way down and millions of other books are available for instant access. Turtles all the way down showcases john greens talent for capturing the pain of human existence in whole new ways. But at its heart is aza holmes, a young woman navigating. The story, narrated by a troubled indianapolis girl, aza holmes, begins with a mystery. A new york times notable book a new york times critics top book of the. How does turtles all the way down change the way you think about mental health.
It is a book about how love doesnt cure a mental illness. The plot is not a predictable, and it certainly throws up some surprises along the way. Ive been suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder for about six years now. Other novels in this genre indclude laurie halse andersons speak. He is the king of drawing us in and ripping our hearts out, and he will do just that with turtles all the way down. I suppose if i was a teen and had never seen my issues represented in a book, id feel less alone. Turtles all the way down by john green, 97801446045, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Turtles all the way down by john green booktalk with xtinemay. He published this novel on october 10, 2017, by dutton books.