When The World Tips Over is a visceral book, one whose tale flows like a river or grows like a plant that finds its own path. Ultimately, it’s a story about people who feel disconnected from themselves and those surrounding them, yet still have a deep desire to make fulfilling connections.
What I adored about this book are the hints of magical realism scattered throughout the tale. From talking dogs to angels, the characters in this book hold on to what makes their world worth fighting for. This is a very people-driven novel, so if you’re looking for a story that drops you into the middle of a roller-coaster plot, I wouldn’t be so quick to recommend it.
However, as a book that explores how people grow, how they live and change, and how their relationships are like the tides of the ocean, this novel hits the nail on the head. The people in this story are so beautiful and bright, and their voices remain with you long after you’re done reading.
If you’re looking for something that will truly move you, and possibly even give you a different outlook on life—one that embellishes the everyday dimness of it all—I would suggest this book to you in a heartbeat.
Review by Esra T.
When the World Tips Over
Jandy Nelson
Walker Books, 2024
Paperback, £8.99
ISBN: 9781406363098
