Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Sixteen-year-old Aza Holmes struggles with mental illness while searching for a fugitive billionaire.
Summary
Turtles All the Way Down is a young adult novel by John Green, published in October 2017. The story follows sixteen-year-old Aza Holmes, a high school student in Indianapolis, Indiana, who struggles with mental illness while searching for a fugitive billionaire with her best friend Daisy. Along the way, Aza must confront her own demons and the ever-growing spiral of her thoughts.
Interpretation
Turtles All the Way Down is a story about the struggles of mental illness and the power of friendship. It is a story of hope and resilience, and of learning to accept and manage one's own mental health. It is a story of learning to find joy in the small moments of life, and of learning to be kind to oneself.
Who is this book for?
Turtles All the Way Down is a young adult novel, suitable for readers aged 14 and up.
Keywords
Young Adult, Mental Illness, Friendship, Hope, Resilience