Turtles All the Way Down

limonade shared a tip "3.5/5 ⭐️ this book wasn’t an easy read. some mental illness-related passages made me so uncomfortable, but that’s an important part of the story and the message."

z0e shared a tip "Haven’t read this one in years, but I’m planning on rereading it as an adult to see how much weight it will still hold! I remember loving it, so I hope I still do"

love_book shared a tip "Loved the way it made me feel. Really gives a realistic look in to specific OCDs. Loved the way it was written. Had a good cry:)) 7.5/10"

brianna_barrett_7215 shared a tip "Tried reading this a few years ago and I hated it, only got like half a chapter in. Finally picked it up again almost 4 years later and I loved it! John Green has never pandered or talked down to his readers but this one definitely required me to grow up a bit to appreciate it. You get to experience the ups and downs of mental health and teaches us that the road to a healthier you isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. 100% worth the read."

cole_johnson_2480 shared a tip "I think this book is tragic for two primary reasons. Firstly, I think because of how unorthodox and untraditional it is. Green makes the book feel so much more real and raw with his knowledge of people who differ from the norm. It’s so different from the everyday sadness I’ve grown accustomed too. Secondly, I think that books that slowly add the sadness over the course of the book really get to me. The ending resolves some of it, but not all of that weight ever really goes away. #28/30"

mackenzie_miller_3911 shared a tip "As someone who struggles with mental illness. This book perfectly pictured what it’s life living with that constant anxiety. While the story wasn’t the best I’ve read, Aza was still extremely relatable to me and it was beautiful seeing how she learned how to live with her spirals."

omg._ shared a tip "honestly- I didn’t really enjoy it. I love most of johns greens stuff but this one not so much. I found it really hard to keep reading. 1.5/5"

cara_771 shared a tip "i loved this book. i finished it in a week and i’m a very slow reader so that is very quick for me. if you like romance books i’d def give this a try i loved this so much and i absolutely fell in love with the characters :))"

ginger_mae shared a tip "Probably one of my favorite books. The way John Green expresses the struggles of mental health through Aza is amazing. I didn't want to put it down 🦎💞"

kate_double shared a tip "I really appreciated the descriptions of anxiety, panic, loss, and OCD, and the effects that they have on Aza, her mother, and her friends. I also liked the use of poetry quotes. However, the plot itself was silly and felt bored in many parts. I would recommend to someone that has anxiety or wants to understand anxiety, but not for the storyline."

megan_429 shared a tip "This is the first book I've ever read portraying mental illness from the protagonist's perspective. I feel a deep gratitude that this book exists. To portray the thought processes of a person struggling with anxiety with such accuracy is no easy feat. John Green did not disappoint!"

gabriella_kremeris shared a tip "I had to read this for English class a couple of years ago. I usually hate the books we have to read in class but this one was great. The way it discussed mental health illness was truly amazing. Would definitely recommend it."

gaby_palomo shared a tip "Just by the author, I knew this would be an amazing book. I was not disappointed; it truly is an amazing book. One of those that stay with you."

eden_sepulveda shared a tip "I loved this book! John green has this way of making you really feel as if your going through the story with the characters and you feel the emotions, it has truly helped me a to understand mental illness better. It’s an amazing read!"

kota_rice shared a tip "I would a 100% recommend it the book was so good and the way the way John green illustrated it made it to interesting I couldn’t set it down."

maggie_4223 shared a tip "this book hit really hard in some areas, but honestly completely missed in others. as someone with severe anxiety, it portrays it extremely well. as for the storyline, it really dragged on and didn’t really pick up until the end. the ending was really good but i really feel like this book was lacking something. i love john green and it definitely wasn’t a bad book, but not my favorite either."

lily_smith_9073 shared a tip "This is the best book ever. Okay that may be a stretch, however, It has all of the elements I love without any of them being too overpowering. It has comedy, romance, and lots of thought provoking quotes. I absolutely love this book and will recommend to everyone."

antonia_woodard shared a tip "It was amazing, I could not put it down, I could feel what the character was feeling and it had me in the edge of my seat the entire time!"

zoe_chapman shared a tip "Just finished this book and I have not stopped crying. Incredible story that tells tales of friendship, love, mental illness, and incredible loss."

madison_haskett shared a tip "This book was amazing. The way John Green portrayed how it feels to suffer through mental illnesses was beautiful. I loved it, 10/10, would read again."

ella_neill shared a tip "This book is so captivating. It’s a one day read definitely. It takes you into a teenage girl named Aza’s mind and her thoughts. It definitely is interesting to read about her anxious mindset. It’s also interesting to read modern touches to literature because we can all relate to it in our lives today. I give it an 8/10 only because I’m not a fan of language in books and it has language. Definitely a good read and the ending made me feel so many emotions."

drea_f_5185 shared a tip "as a person w/ ocd i really felt a connection with this book, and the stories within it specifically aza’s relationship with everyone it’s so complex and beautiful and amazing to unfold"

jessi_detav shared a tip "Amazing YA novel. Very relatable if you’re an anxious individual. It’s funny, jarring, mildly romantic, and circles around true friendship. I’m a fan of all of John Green’s books, but this one is definitely my favorite (so far)."

lilly_ofthevalley._ shared a tip "this book was absolutely spectacular, it made me think a lot and honestly i related to the main character quite a lot. i just love john greens work in general! totally recommend if you want something to chew on and treasure :)"

josefina_monjaras shared a tip "Yes, In the mind of a person with OCD. The mystery of where a billion air went, some romance. The way where sometimes it’s not always a happy Ending, but you can always keep going if you choose to keep going. With best friends, goals, and knowing yourself more than anyone else. Made me think a lot about some different things I never personally really THOUGHT about… great read.#romance #family #mystery #books #"

maxx_reeves shared a tip "Was absolutely amazing. John Green never seems to fail me. All time favorite author. This book portrays OCD perfectly and really digs into the mind of the mentally ill. Made me feel very heard."

kate_price_4853 shared a tip "Ehhh not my favorite to be honest. Put me in a pretty bad reading slump until I realized the girl ate hand sanitizer. Great book for those in recovery from OCD."