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A review by susanarnoldbooks
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
5.0
John Green possesses a way with words that makes me contemplate life every time I read one of his works. In 'The Fault in Our Stars' it was "Some infinities are bigger than other infinities" in 'Looking for Alaska' it was "How long is an instant?" (a quote which actually inspired a story I plan to write). In 'Turtles All the Way Down' it was "No one ever says goodbye unless they want to see you again."
Usually, when I read John Green books, I fall in love with the story but cringe the entire time I read it because I cannot stand his writing style. Yet, in 'Turtles All the Way Down' I did not cringe. I really enjoyed Green's writing style for this one. I am sure if it is the same as his previous books and I have just matured or if he is writing differently now that he has finally returned.
I loved the protagonist's name: Aza. Named because her parents wanted to give her the whole alphabet, wanted to give her all of the possibilities it had to offer. If that's not romantic I don't know what is.
I found Aza to be incredibly relatable, and I don't know if that is something that I should be wary of (read the story to know why). The way her mind works reminds me of how my mind works. I think that's why I enjoy writing. When I write, I create a physical proof of my thoughts, I get them out of my head and free up storage. Though my thoughts are not as severe as Aza's I can relate to feeling trapped in one's own mind.
Daisy, Aza's best friend, gives a good sense of reality, even though she pretty much lives in her fan fiction. Her and Aza get into a fight at one point throughout the novel, and it was a reality check to me--the reader, not just Aza. That's something rare in a book, at least how I see it.
The ending was justified, which is something I think that John Green is good about doing. He never creates a far-fetched ending. The ending was practical and realistic and made sense for all of the characters involved, which is something I enjoyed.
This book. I really don't know how to explain it. But it reached me. Now, as I'm writing this review, the plot and the words are spiraling in my mind. I can only think of the book. How it will stay with me.
Usually, when I read John Green books, I fall in love with the story but cringe the entire time I read it because I cannot stand his writing style. Yet, in 'Turtles All the Way Down' I did not cringe. I really enjoyed Green's writing style for this one. I am sure if it is the same as his previous books and I have just matured or if he is writing differently now that he has finally returned.
I loved the protagonist's name: Aza. Named because her parents wanted to give her the whole alphabet, wanted to give her all of the possibilities it had to offer. If that's not romantic I don't know what is.
I found Aza to be incredibly relatable, and I don't know if that is something that I should be wary of (read the story to know why). The way her mind works reminds me of how my mind works. I think that's why I enjoy writing. When I write, I create a physical proof of my thoughts, I get them out of my head and free up storage. Though my thoughts are not as severe as Aza's I can relate to feeling trapped in one's own mind.
Daisy, Aza's best friend, gives a good sense of reality, even though she pretty much lives in her fan fiction. Her and Aza get into a fight at one point throughout the novel, and it was a reality check to me--the reader, not just Aza. That's something rare in a book, at least how I see it.
The ending was justified, which is something I think that John Green is good about doing. He never creates a far-fetched ending. The ending was practical and realistic and made sense for all of the characters involved, which is something I enjoyed.
This book. I really don't know how to explain it. But it reached me. Now, as I'm writing this review, the plot and the words are spiraling in my mind. I can only think of the book. How it will stay with me.