Turtles All The Way Down by John Green

 INFORMATION 

Title                           : Turtles All The Way Down 

Name the author  : John Green

Published                 : October 10, 2017

Publisher                  : Dutton Books

Publication place  : United States 

Genre                         : Mystery, Romance 

Language                 : English 

Number of pages  : 286

Price                           : $9.77

Rating                        : 4.5/5 (Amazon)

The story is talk about a young girl struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety. The novel delves into her inner battles, exploring how her mental health challenges impact her relationships, especially with her best friend Daisy and a boy named Davis Pickett.

The story begin when billionaire Russell Pickett which is Davis's father, goes missing amid a fraud investigation, with a reward offered for information on his whereabouts. Daisy convinces Aza to reconnect with Davis in hopes of solving the mystery and claiming the reward. As Aza grows closer to Davis, she grapples with her compulsions and intrusive thoughts, which prevent her from fully engaging with her life and relationships.

Aza Holmes as the main character struggles with OCD and anxiety. She becomes more self-aware of her mental health challenges, learning how they shape her life and influence those around her. Daisy as the Aza's friend and Aza's love interest, Davis, also undergo development. Daisy learns to better understand and support Aza's struggles, while Davis grapples with the grief and responsibilities related to his father's disappearance.

In Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, the plot structure is a blend of mystery, romance. The story follows the main character, Aza Holmes, as she navigates relationships, personal struggles with OCD, and a mystery involving a missing billionaire.

The story is told from a first-person point of view which is Aza Holmes. Through Aza's perspective, readers experience her inner turmoil, her relationships, and her attempts to understand and cope with her mental health challenges.

The setting shifts between Aza's high school, her home, and her best friend Daisy's apartment and also in the park when the billionaire missing.

This novel conveys an important message about self-acceptance and awareness that living with mental disorders is not something that needs to be hidden. Aza shows that people with conditions like this can keep fighting and find happiness in their lives.

Rating from me : 8/10