Aza and Daisy are really central to the plot – a refreshing change from the romantic relationship being the cornerstone of the story. It was a story about the friendship between Aza and Daisy, between Aza and Davis, between Daisy and Mychal, and between Aza, Daisy and Mychal. This book was not only a story of individuals – though the experiences of the individual was certainly important – but also a story of friendship and its endurance through both the highs and lows of life. “You remember your first love because they show you, prove to you, that you can love and be loved, that nothing in this world is deserved except love, that love is both how you become a person, and why” – John Green, Turtles All The Way Down, p. But both were still enjoyable and well-written characters, with individualized personalities and interests. Now, I included Mychal and Davis as main characters, but this is in reality (to steal Daisy’s words) a “buddy cop” story – the boys are just friends and romantic interests, whose existence occasionally pushes the plot forward by steps or even leaps. As the outgoing, peppy friend, she’s exactly what you’d expect, but Daisy is also just a bit ridiculous at times, and this often overshadows her personal experiences. Next is Daisy – the perfect example of how Green’s characters are often a bit larger than life. It is difficult to describe Aza, as her personality is a bit of an enigma, but it is impossible not to fall in love with her unique narration of the story surrounding the inquiry into the disappearance of Russell Pickett. Aza, for her part, is an exceptionally well-written main character who Green handled with an awareness of mental illness and a sensitivity towards her personal struggles, both on a large scale and throughout the novel. Other characters include Aza’s mother, Davis’ younger brother Noah and Aza’s psychiatrist. The main crew of characters involves Aza, her two friends Daisy and Mychal, and romantic interest Davis Pickett. 9Īs usual with Green’s books, one of the most enjoyable parts of Turtles All The Way Down was it’s unique and quirky characters – many of which were, generally speaking, larger than life. It’s quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see” – John Green, Turtles All The Way Down, p. Turtles All The Way Down tackles hard-hitting topics of mental health, socio-economic status and relationships, all the while maintaining Green’s typical quirky writing style. However, after reading Turtles All The Way Down, I now realize that I had no reason to be hesitant – this is undoubtedly one of Green’s best works. I don’t regularly read YA Contemporary Fiction, but John Green is one of the few YA Contemporary authors I always make an effort to read, because of how much I adored The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska. But I was still hesitant, because I haven’t enjoyed all of John Green’s books – notably, Paper Towns and An Abundance of Katherines. I went into Turtles All The Way Down unsure of what to expect. “I was beginning to learn that your life is a story told about you, not one you tell” – John Green, Turtles All The Way Down, p. 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. In his long-awaited return, John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, shares Aza’s story with shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett’s son, Davis. Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there’s a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. Turtles All The Way Down is just as well-written and hard hitting as Green’s other books, earning it the same kind of praise as The Fault in our Stars and Looking for Alaska. Released in North America on October 10, 2017, Turtles All The Way Down by John Green has quickly earned a plethora of praise, resulting in it being touted as “a widely acclaimed best book of 2017”.
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