Book: Turtles All The Way Down
Author: John Green
Age Rating: young adult (12+)
Page Count: 304 pages
Star Review: 4/5 stars
Summary: Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionare Russel Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett's son, Davis.
Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
Memorable Quote: "I was beginning to learn that your life is a story told about you, not one that you tell."
I was stunned by this book. I actually wasn't sure what to expect from this book and I really didn't think I'd enjoy it as much as I did. I thought maybe I'd think it was okay, due to the fact that the summary didn't really interest me. BUT NO! I loved it. Let's see why...
To begin with, the characters were incredible. They were all really fleshed out and I was always curious on what they were thinking. And everything about Aza was so raw and real, probably due to that this is an own-voices book since Aza has OCD and it's based off John Green's own OCD. I loved Davis and he was incredibly interesting to me. I honestly wish we got more information on Davis's past because they don't tell us enough. And I also adored Noah. He was such an interesting character because while his part was so small, he was so important. He was Davis's younger brother, making him very important in the mystery of Russell Pickett. Noah was such a complex character, seeming like a normal teenage boy half the time but you could also tell the emotional damage he had gone through because of Pickett and to me, that was incredibly interesting. Finally, there was Daisy who I never really liked that much. She was an odd character in the sense where she was relatable, but also a bit annoying. She was the comic relief for a lot of the book but also had struggles later. One of the things that annoyed me the most about her was how she didn't really seem to care about Aza's OCD that much. It's not that she didn't care, more that she obviously didn't understand and seemed as if she couldn't pardon Aza struggling because of it. I don't know why, but that's the one thing that really bothered me about her.
The plot itself was something sorta confusing. There was a lot going on and while I do adore many subplots to keep me invested, Green didn't do the best job keeping everything straight. Yes, he is a very talented writer but my only other experience with The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska, neither of those books having many subplots and instead having complex, fluid plots. It doesn't seem to be Green's strong suit, but I'm not saying I love him any less!! He's still amazing!!
So obviously I loved this book and I want everyone to go and enjoy it as well!! I know you'll love it!!
Would I recommend? DUUUUUUH
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