Turtles All The Way Down

Review by Piyush Deshpande (MBA 21-23)

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One should read "Turtles all the way down" which is a young adult novel by John Green (who has previously written novels such as The Fault in our stars )that follows the story of Aza Holmes, a 16-year-old girl who struggles with anxiety and obsessive - compulsive disorder while investigating the disappearance of a billionaire fugitive. The book offers a deeply personal and nuanced portrayal of mental illness and the impact it can have on individuals and their relationships. Green's prose is both insightful and poetic, capturing the inner turmoil and complexities of living with mental illness. Through Aza's journey, the novel explores themes of friendship, love, and the search for identity and meaning in life. Overall, "Turtles all the way down" is a powerful and moving read that offers a valuable perspective