Why I Loved Turtles All The Way Down 🐢 Spoiler Free!

[@trinhsformerz]

holy shit your name is in the acknowledgement???? that's amazing!!! so proud of you, ariel!

[@ArielBissett]

trinhsformerz isn’t it amazing?! Thanks so much!!

[@SheaDepmore]

Seriously. That's so legit. Congrats, Ariel.

[@seannguyenx]

*i make funny videos like ariel i truly hope they make you laugh and put a smile on your face ! :)!*

[@polandbananasBOOKS]

LOVED THIS! agree with everything you said! also IT'S SO COOL THAT YOU'RE IN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS AHHH!!!

[@ArielBissett]

polandbananasBOOKS I’m so glad that you liked it too!! I’m excited to see your review if you do a book talk! AND RIGHT?!?! SO CRAZY COOL!!!!

[@booksbyleynes]

It's been 84 years... Since John Green published a novel. :D

[@ilyCeline]

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[@booksbyleynes]

Shelby Las uh, someone hasn't watched Titanic. You really should get on that. 😏

[@dovydas4483]

Can you explain thst please?

[@zohalarbabzada9654]

The easiest way to not get bored with genres is to read a range of genres ... that way you will always come back to Young Adult with a fresh eye.

[@winterflowerreads]

omg your name is in a john green book!! that's super cool.

[@DD-zu1bn]

Im reading this currently and as someone who does suffer from OCD I was absolutely in LOVE with the OCD rep. I do feel understood. It feels real with out feeling forced, it feels honest with out feeling overwhelming. I cant wait to finish it!

[@winterflowerreads]

Btw, you can find a lot of gems if you look for diverse YA books. They're often very underrated, and more "hidden", but there are some really great diverse YA books out there. For example Of Fire and Stars, Tiny Pretty Things, Labyrinth Lost, If I Was Your Girl, Shadowshaper, and I could go on and on. And a couple of popular diverse books that are pure gems: Six of Crows, The Hate U Give, and all of Adam Silvera's books.

[@Elterrordelosescritores]

Badass Wanderer Agreed!!!

[@slytherinnam7755]

Badass Wanderer yesssss

[@leeannfeng107]

Yass, I loved Adam Silvera's They Both Die at the End!

[@MyBookDen]

I badly want to read this. And I am SO jealous of you. To have your name in a John Greene book is so cool.

[@seannguyenx]

*I had such a horrible day at work, thank you so much for always making me smile, ariel! Please upload as many videos as you can, you're amazing and make me very happy ! i hope i can work hard one day through my videos and meet you, keep making people smile :) !*

[@thekylemarshall_]

I think what you're identifying (with tropes) is true for any type of genre. If you read a lot of sci fi, or fantasy, or romance, or horror, etc. you will find things that are the same in each book. Then you finally find something that inverts expectations or does something different with a similar premise and you are so excited! At least, that happens with me. I also agree with this book. Wasn't sure how this would affect me, and then it REALLY affected me. I suffer from anxiety and bad thoughts and it was represented in such an important way. Loved your video!

[@manoelamorel2491]

as someone who suffers from OCD I have to comment on just how grateful I am for the existence of this book. it feels so good to be able to read a book and actually recognize your daily struggles accurately portrayed, and reminds me that the chaos inside my brain is not who I am, but my illness, and that I am not alone. at the same time, it is also a GREAT awareness mechanism! John Green has a huge following, and perhaps Turtles' success will help decrease the stereotypes and "I'm so OCD" jokes around

[@stephpiano2908]

I legitimately screamed when I saw you in the acknowledgements! Also I agree so strongly with how you feel about the hopeful ending, especially what you say in your Goodreads review about how once you leave high school and go to uni your life changes completely. I really felt that.

[@anjalidedha1777]

Also, I'm jealous becuase a) YOUR NAME IN THE BOOK b) HE SENT YOU A SIGNED COPY c) YOUR BOOK SHELF IS GOALS. 😭😭😭💓💓💓

[@literaturelissy]

I screamed a little when I saw your name on the last page, haha! Such a cool surprise :) I'm glad you love the book as much as I do, and while I was reading it and Aza was on her phone, I actually thought about your video on this :)

[@ArielBissett]

LiteratureLissy I love that you had that surprise!!!

[@kpoJero28]

I was smiling the whole time, I'm so happy for you!!!

[@MCAndyT]

Will Grayson Will Grayson is TTLY my favorite one...

[@hannaho9471]

I loved this book! Like really, really loved it! It was so sad and so hard to read though, like you said. Last night it was super late, but I couldn't put it down because I was balling and I didn't want to go to sleep upset. It is just written soooooo well that you feel everything Aza feels and it was so hard to read, but that's what makes this book so important. I agreed with everything you said, you put into words so many things I couldn't articulate about why I loved it.

[@IfThisWasANovel]

Yes! The technology representation was so spot on. And that feels so silly to say, but you’re right-it’s such a rare occurrence in books.

[@sanjabosancic6767]

I was amazed and surprised by the twist of this book..I thought the ending would go another way but i love this ending..It sent a good message

[@maraisa6641]

I agree with you. I read and loved too. I'm Brazilian and I love you channel.♥

[@yellowtulip8638]

When I read the acknowledgements I was surprised to find a name there i recognised (yours!), what a cool experience!

[@nurilee16]

i’m loving the clear glasses

[@Georgesmomsu]

I felt like 🐢 was a glimpse into Johns soul

[@shivaniamin7001]

I was so pleasantly surprised when I saw your name in the acknowledgedments! Congratulations! And I totally agree with you on these points, this is an excellent review 💕

[@elizabethaman7]

I saw your name in the acknowledgements and FREAKED OUT for you. THAT'S SO COOL.

[@booksthroughmyveins6746]

First of all - it is ABSOLUTELY cool that you are in the acknowledgements! I can't even imagine how cool would that be! Second - I love how Aza does not become unlikable because of the fact that she is sick and also, because she is not cured at the end of it! All the characters are so real that its one of the reason why this book is such a gem!

[@pamelacarroll7880]

I honestly wasn't going to read this because I'm not the biggest John Green fan. I LOVED Paper Towns and read The Fault in Our Stars but imo it didn't live up the hype. It was good but not AMAZING. However, my dad has OCD and while it's getting better over the years with treatment, he definitely still struggles with it daily and never being able to completely understand him, I'm hoping this will help. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS REVIEW! P.S Congrats on the acknowledgement, totally deserved! :)

[@ArielBissett]

Pamela Carroll so so glad this helped!!! I hope you love it ❤️

[@timelordess1]

I felt the same way about TFiOS! Really need to read Paper Towns

[@arhamashaikh7879]

I just LOVE the way she speaks💫

[@tometimetea6621]

I was curious about this book before, but now I’m excited for it :)

[@loganelizabeth4965]

I absolutely adored this book. I feel like the writing was totally different from John Green's other novels, and not what I expected, but still amazing. I've struggled with OCD for years, and at times, I felt like I was reading about my own life. Aza's issues and thought processes felt so similar to my own it made me feel so understood. I’ve found it difficult to find an accurate representation of OCD in literature, but probably due to his own struggles, I think John Green nailed it on the head. I haven’t felt this excited about YA in months! As you said, it’s truly a gem.

[@EJproductionsxD]

As a person who doesn't suffer from OCD, but do have other mental health problems (Aspergers and anxiety), I was really blowned away about how real and authentic it was written. I've read YA books specifically about asperger's and specifically about anxiety, and though somethings were relatable (at best) they never struck me as real, and often quite stereotypical. I've never had any of the specific problems that Aza, or John Green, suffers from. A lot of the paragraphs were hard to wrap me head around, thoughts and experiences that had never occured to me was how OCD was like. But, and most importantly, at the same time I strongly related to a lot of the feelings and thoughts Aza had. It really blew me away how a person suffering from so vastly different things than me still experinced literal feeling and literal thoughts that I myself struggle with. Also note how I called Aza a person: The story maybe fictional, but the struggle with mental health is the most accurate I've ever read.

[@shibbylou-hu]

I really got to read this book. I have OCD and other mental heath problums and I find it really hard to find representation that is accurate and meaningful. Thanks for the spoiler free review!

[@judyleegonzales2880]

You must try Abundance of Katherine it's amazing, you won't regret it

[@vickihocking8081]

ooooh this got me so hyped to read this! my copy is coming on monday and im 100% jumping in as SOON as it arrives

[@whitecloudov968]

I’m super late to John Green. I’ve never read one but Your enthusiasm makes me want to read this book.

[@jimkorger9742]

Dear Ariel Bissett, I'm enthused & so happy you found such a great writing tool-that typewriter. You might also want to check out electric typewriters & word processors combined, they store words on either built in memory capacity or on floppy disks. These TW/WP are easy to find on ebay, some run on batteries. Just thought I'd pass along the info. Smiles, Jim K.

[@sharailol]

I finished reading this book a few days ago, and now I'm just watching videos on youtube about it to see what other people think about. And my copy is the limited jacket poster, I cherish it with all my heart.

[@nataliaco_]

This mental health approach is also present in Laurie Halse Anderson's books, I love it.

[@fareehasaleem6680]

Oh dear god! I am so excited to read this!!! Congratulations to you for being in the book! It's HUGE!

[@modestysnooze6154]

What I loved was that it made me ask myself loads of questions, about what makes me me, who I am, how I see myself compared with how others see me. On pretty much every page there was a new way of thinking about this. Paper Towns is still my favourite, but this was a delight to spend time with.

[@ArielBissett]

Modestysnooze I’m so glad you loved it too!!!! I think Looking for Alaska is still my favourite (I really need to reread it to remember it better since it’s been like 6 years!) but this is my #2 now!

[@raheelasiddiqui5661]

truly spoiler free, in fact this video increased excitement to go for the book.

[@amelialouise9089]

I loved that you said that the characters are real. I feel the same way. I have read a few goodreads reviews saying it’s unrealistic saying that young people don’t speak the way they do and that they don’t deal with mental illness the way that the book describes which is incredibly disappointing that people can be so ignorant on others struggles. I loved this book it’s the first time Ive ever felt a book understood me.

[@thebugbear]

I finished it today! I agree with you and *ALL* of your points. It was a hard book but such a good one and I'm so glad nothing was dumbed down for us.

[@sileacium]

you really made me want to reread one of John Green's books (and I usually never reread). I'm sooo excited for his new book.

[@ellajando-saul2493]

I wasn't sure I was going to read this book, but this short excursion back into the booktube world has convinced me to read it.

[@CMBDIA]

i have a soft spot for The Fault in Our Stars. The main character and I have similar illnesses :)

[@stacia72310]

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOUR NAME IS IN THE BOOK! I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU WORKED WITH JOHN GREEN AND THE TEAM. THAT IS SO COOL, ARIEL!

[@erinmariecece]

I remember first reading your name in the acknowledgments like WOAH! I'm only a chapter into TATWD and I think it's going to be a good one, I've already gasped.

[@Frumious]

I didn’t know you were in the acknowledgements!! I had to go check my copy once you said that. That’s so cool!

[@maelle.c.]

I'm only watching your video now because I wanted to read this book without having read or heard any opinions on it that might influence me ! I'm here now that I finished it, and I AGREE WITH YOU SO MUCH And like you, I think that this is a really important book, it really opens our eyes on OCD and that way I think we can understand people in our lives who suffer from it better. It's really well described in this book and we understand. We can't fully understand how it's like of course but we can understand how hard it is. Also, I was really happy to see you in the acknowledgements, this was a good surprise !

[@dianathingss403]

love this book

[@saraisreading4231]

I ordered my copy through Book of the Month and they only ship to the US so I have to wait until I get back from study abroad to read it but come January I'm going to like come home, hug the fam, kiss the dog, then marathon that book SO HARD. But honestly I'm so proud of John for writing this particular book and I'm so excited to read it. I think it'll be a new favorite for me.

[@spacecowbo7716]

okay an abundance of katherines is my favorite john green book

[@salamalmahi541]

I can't wait to read it!!

[@gauravmathur56]

I'm 27.. I still read John Green books and I find his books interesting....

[@carrie_griffin]

When I read the acknowledgements, I was surprised when I saw your name. Congratulations Ariel! I also really love this book.

[@ArielBissett]

Carrie Griffin heeheehee!!!! Surprise!!! 🐢

[@sadiaafrin7603]

Your name in the acknowledgement.... Wow!! The video is amazing...

[@KathyTrithardt]

I got the e-audiobook from the library on release day (still waiting for my pre-order to get here in the mail), and devoured it in one day. I cried twice. I loved so many aspects of this novel, but will leave it at that to keep the comments spoiler free.

[@tinkerspell4850]

I think the danger with technology in books is how quickly it changes and it can date the book

[@jerrygundecker743]

I hope you review some military and science thrillers. And how about a teaser at the end with a hint about what's next.

[@irishmigit]

Half way through the book myself, and you said "You don't want to read it" and I'm almost at that point. Because it's just making me emotional to read what's happening to Aza. For sure going to finish it tomorrow since I have the day off and can do a few chapters at a time.

[@DickMittens]

Well.. im really f ing excited to read it.

[@mariana2487]

I just finished reading the catcher in the rye, watched your video about that, then end up here and I love the passion you expressed yourself with, I'm subscribed now haha

[@sabrinasmith4646]

i just bought the book and i can't wait to get started! I've only heard great things so far. as someone with anxiety disorder, I'm really looking forward to reading about a character with a mental illness and seeing myself being represented in literature :')

[@Brishti8]

Thanks so much for posting this video. I finished Turtles All The Way Down a few hours ago and I had difficulties putting my thoughts together and your video helped me compose my thoughts/opinions about this book. I also think that this will be one of those intense, confusing, thought-provoking YA novels, which is great :)

[@GameofTomes]

It is so cool to have someone in our community get acknowledged in such a popular book. I'm curious, when you read the book did they ask you to give notes? anyway, congratulations! Im excited to get my hands on a copy! which will happen when we see him and Hank on tour Tuesday! :D yay! Great review Jessica

[@wagnerelle]

I completely AGREE with you. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

[@astolenstar4747]

An Abundance of Katherines is my favorite John Green book! You should read it.

[@timelordess1]

Unpopular opinion but I’ve never fallen in love with John Green’s writing. I’ve only read TFiOS and Looking for Alaska and they were three star reads at best.....I can’t really explain why :/ I wasn’t going to pick up his new one but your enthusiasm is definitely swaying me! Also being in the acknowledgements is SO COOL

[@edmm7]

My favourite is looking for alaska too!

[@piyushdhamija4023]

I am going to order for the book now!!!!

[@neutrino5695]

I'm convinced! I'm gonna buy this tomorrow.

[@TheShadesofOrange]

Fantastic video April. I think this is one of the most wonderful review videos you've done. I don't read I lot of YA anymore, but I will definitely be checking out John Green's new book. Thanks for taking the time to film this. I really appreciate it.

[@supermariogamera7782]

That is so cool good for you😀😃

[@amysvlogaboutbooks3538]

I'm glad you made this! I've been nervous to read TATWD because I didn't want to be disappointed. I'm still going to keep the hype low but now I actually want to try this book out. :)

[@nerdfighter_and_unicorn2422]

Ah! I was waiting till I finished the book to watch this video. I could've easily read it in a day but I did not want it to end you know!! Everything you said is so so true! I love how real and raw the depiction of mental illness is in this book. I am so fucking glad it has not been romanticised! So so glad! And the most important thing- it gives you hope! I love John Green.

[@nerdfighter_and_unicorn2422]

Also, I was so happy to see your name in the acknowledgements! So proud of you :)) And I have finally found another person who loves Looking for Alaska ! I think it's so underrated .

[@sarahmccullough7056]

Amazing discussion!!!!! It is so awesome that you are in the acknowledgment!

[@kellyreadingbooks]

I enjoyed Will Grayson Will Grayson. Looking For Alaska was OK for me. I loved The Fault in Our Stars.

[@uzmanoor6640]

There's 'The sun and her flowers' by Rupi Kaur in your bookshelf. Can you please do a review of that.

[@NancyRodriguez-ip5rj]

An Abundance of Katherine's is my favorite of his books.

[@alizethegreat]

I loveeee an abundance of kathirines

[@disconcertedrave]

I saw your name in the acknowledgements and I was like, whaaaaaat? That's so cool! Totally agree with everything you said. I want to find more ya books with perspectives very different from my own. (I do suffer from mental illness so I mostly related to this one)

[@BohemianKitsch]

i'm left with a question: can OCD plague a person who has no fear of death? when followed through to conclusion, isn't all OCD anxiety ultimately death anxiety?

[@melcameron6637]

love your channel (and your hair omg yesss)

[@ArielBissett]

Melissa Cameron thank youuuu 🙈

[@JuliaSapphire]

I'm so excited to pick it up now!! Thank you for sharing all your thoughts on it with us:)

[@ChristinadeVries]

Great review! Look forward to reading this!! I'm picking up my copy tomorrow 😁🙌🏻

[@ThePeaceableKingdom]

congrats on the shout out sounds like a very interesting book. nice review.

[@fahimshehzad9015]

It's still not available in my country.. I'm dying to read it.

[@Omo_oshunnn]

So glad KZbin recommend this amazing lady and her wonderful channel to me! You got a new subscriber here for sure!✨

[@KensReviews]

John Green was on one of my new favorite podcasts, The Hilarious World of Depression, and talked about this book. After your review, I am even more curious about it.

[@adrianneconstant]

I think you should do more videos like this, its so much better than reviews imo (sorry.. i dont love reviews) but this kind of video is awesome and is really making me want ti get that book!

[@bjmurray1842]

Will Grayson Will Grayson is one of the most interesting projects I have read. By John Green, or anyone. But I get what you are saying.

[@angelwarner28]

I have a signed copy at my dad's house but at the moment I am staying with my mom. I almost broke and bought another copy when I was wandering through B&N because I want to read it so bad!!!

[@ivanmagnusmartinez78]

Same here, I got tired with YA for a little while because a lot of them I feel like romanticizes mental illness or some of them had plot that's been used over and over but if you're looking something different I recommend reading How It Went Down by Kekla Magoon and All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely, those two books are powerful and reminded me why I love reading YA. Also wasn't sure about reading John Green's new book but your video got me excited, and love your videos. Have a great day :)

[@justforoneday.]

Turtles all the way down is my favourite with The fault in our stars, and my least favourite Is an Aboudance of Catherins, and i actually love Will Grayson, Will Grayson!

[@lar6354]

I cried at the end of the book, but it gave me hope : ') i really loved it

[@diletha5976]

💟💟💟love your review and thoughts. Congratulations on being in the acknowledgements. Well deserved. Will be purchasing now. Tfs🤓

[@yazabelle108]

Your whole John green reading life IS MINE! Looking for Alaska is favourite but TFIOS was exceptionally powerful. Only one I haven’t read is An Abundance of Katherines and Will Grayson was my least fave !! Great minds think alike haha!

[@Charlotte-ji3vl]

Omg looking for alaska is great!

[@kavindudissanayake2198]

Personally I was very hyped when the book came out, considering that I read all of Green's novel and watched the movies (which I hated), unfortunately I lost interest in reading but recently I got back at loving books and my crush actually gave me this book as a present, I'm at chapter 4 and I'm loving it so much