Turtles All the Way Down

The best-selling book from acclaimed, award-winning author John Green, Turtles All the Way Down, is now available in paperback. This gripping and profoundly moving novel delves deeply into the complexities of friendship, mental illness, and first love, making it an unforgettable literary journey.

Aza Holmes, a sixteen-year-old girl, never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett. However, there's a tempting hundred-thousand-dollar reward at stake, and her fearless and irrepressible best friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. As Aza and Daisy navigate the small physical distance yet vast emotional divides that separate them from Russell Pickett's son, Davis, they find themselves intertwined in a compelling narrative of investigation and introspection.

Throughout the novel, Aza strives to be a good daughter, a caring friend, an attentive student, and perhaps even a keen detective. All this while grappling with the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts fueled by her chronic mental illness. Green captures Aza's struggle with shattering and unflinching clarity, providing an authentic and empathetic portrayal of living with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

In his long-awaited return, John Green, renowned for his previous masterpieces such as Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, once again delivers a story rich with emotional depth and realistic characters. Turtles All the Way Down is a powerful exploration of mental health, love, resilience, and the enduring strength of lifelong friendship. This novel offers readers a heartfelt and genuine narrative that is both ethically noble and skilfully crafted.

"A gripping story that cuts to the heart of friendship and first love" – The Scotsman

"Acknowledging the difficulties of loving someone with a chronic mental illness is both ethically noble, and, with this novel, skilfully done." – Claire Hennessy, Irish Times

"The friendships in Green's novels are stirring and powerful." – The New York Times

Experience the stirring emotions and compelling storytelling of Turtles All the Way Down, a must-read novel that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled to find their own path through the turbulent waters of life.