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Turtles All the Way Down
- Narrated by: Kate Rudd
- Length: 7 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Turtles All the Way Down by John Green, read by Kate Rudd.
Sixteen-year-old Aza never intended to pursue the mystery of fugitive billionaire Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred thousand dollar reward at stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and broad divides that separate them from Russell Pickett's son, Davis.
Aza is trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
In his long-awaited return, John Green, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Looking for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, shares Aza's story with shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love, resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship.
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- Laura
- 07-11-17
My best read of 2017!
I can't believe I've never read a John Green book before. I mean, have I been living under a rock? Well, technically yes, I've been bed bound with M.E for 4 years but that's besides the point, we have this thing called the internet now. Anyway, I digress. I absolutely loved this book! John Green writes so beautifully, nothing ever feels cheesey or overdone, it's all completely understated and very very emotional. I totally get why he's such a hyped YA author, I really really could have done with this book in my late teens, it would have helped a lot. There are some really relevant chronic illness quotes in there which hit me in the feels, putting it into words that I can't find myself. Other than that the whole book levelled with me on the whole mental illness thing, having one really is Turtles All the Way Down.
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- Elise
- 17-11-17
Loved this audiobook!
You can always trust that a John Green book will have a strong underlying message, and Turtles All the Way Down is no exception. Beautifully and intelligently written, Aza is an unconventional main character who is charming with her flaws, and both Pickett sons are particularly important characters in their vulnerabilities. Green puts into words many thoughts and feelings I’ve always had difficulty describing.
I was curious at the interesting title of this book, but it fits perfectly with the story, which kept me gripped the whole way through. Slightly different from his previous books, this is a must listen for anyone looking to get into the mindset of someone with a mental illness in a really relatable way.
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- CJT
- 19-01-19
The narration ruins it!
The narration is awful. I can’t listen anymore because the narrator sounds like she’s firing the words out. It’s actually stressful to listen to it.
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- ShayneyH
- 27-10-19
The narration let this story down for me
2.5 stars
I think that the narrator let this story down for me, the voice let the performance down and it didn’t always grab my attention. This is one of the times where if I had read the book, then I would have enjoyed it a lot better. I would have connected more to the characters and to the story and this is a book where you do need to connect. I wanted to enjoy this book so much and I will try it again at a different time, however next time I will read the actual book and see if that makes a difference.
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-03-21
Great book - engaging and informative
John Green does a fantastic job of writing a believable protagonist. that is both lovable and yet infuriating. that doesn't make perfect choices and feels very hooman. Great book.
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- C. Jones
- 28-09-20
loved it.
took me a little while to get into it, but then couldn't put it down.
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- Arianna
- 08-03-20
A journey down the tightening gyre
Once started I couldn't stop listening to it.
It makes you aware of and reflect on how surprisingly manipulative and impulsive our brain can be. You'll ask yourself a myriad of questions as you accompany Aza along her tightening gyre of thoughts: you'll see both the darkness and the brightest lights.
John Green's narrative is marvellously catching and thought-provoking. You'll love reading it!
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-19
I finally feel understood
I’m not going to describe the context of this book. Just know it’s a spiralling fold of love and sadness. Such a beautiful book
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- Kevin Hutchinson
- 12-02-18
Bought on a whim; so glad I did!
This is a truly beautiful story exploring mortality, existence, friendship, love, truth and beauty. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I can't believe the author is a man - he writes female characters so well!
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- Catherine
- 23-12-17
STUNNING!
I don’t think I will never forget this heartbreakingly beautiful book. THANK-YOU AND BRAVO JOHN GREEN!
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