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A review by lia_mills
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
As a mystery story - this isn't really a mystery story, and you're going to be disappointed if you treat it as one.
As a romance story - I found it kind of unsatisfying, but I think this may have been part of the point.
As a story about friendship - I think it works. Both Aza and Daisy seem likeable but also like they would be difficult to have as a best friend, for different reasons, and the book explores this dynamic in a relatively interesting way.
As a story about obsessive-compulsive disorder and germaphobia - it really works, and this is clearly where the focus lies.
As a romance story - I found it kind of unsatisfying, but I think this may have been part of the point.
As a story about friendship - I think it works. Both Aza and Daisy seem likeable but also like they would be difficult to have as a best friend, for different reasons, and the book explores this dynamic in a relatively interesting way.
As a story about obsessive-compulsive disorder and germaphobia - it really works, and this is clearly where the focus lies.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Grief