Sounds like typical John Green right? Wrong.ĭespite its surface-level similarity to them, this novel reads unlike any of Green’s previous literary successes. After a series of awkward but romantic dates, they begin to date. It follows a teenage girl, Aza, and her best friend, as they investigate the disappearance of a local millionaire whose now-orphaned son is an old friend of Aza’s. Keeping to Green’s theme of quirky literary titles, “Turtles All the Way Down,” fits in the genre of its predecessors. His fifth solo novel, released last Tuesday, is different. His first books follow teenage girls and boys, struggling, usually for the first time, with love, heartbreak and mostly importantly, identity. Whether you scoff at the phrase “Okay?” or you ardently whisper “How will I ever get out of this labyrinth?” to yourself in dire times, most are aware of the author, whose blatant metaphors and quotable romanticism have become fodder for teens and adults alike. Because a press copy could not be obtained, and given the importance and relevance of the novel, the writer reviewed a purchased copy of the book.Įveryone has heard the name John Green. Editor’s note: The Daily Californian typically obtains copies of the books it reviews from the publicity team for the publisher.
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