Reviews tagging 'Medical trauma'

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

49 reviews

theasbookworld's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Violence

Minor: Blood, Bullying, Death, Murder, and Transphobia

tvaia's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, and Sexism

Minor: Animal death

luosymekawa's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I wish I was a high school English teacher so I could design an entire lesson plan around this book. I am thoroughly impressed by this piece of literature. The chosen narrative distance was perfect and Benjamin Alire Saenz was able to sustain it through the whole piece creating a safe space for self-reflection. An achingly open, deep, and authentic journey through Ari’s life. Despite the angst and pain, there was so much laughter and so much growth for every character. 

Despite its short length and simple prose, this is a book you savor. I found myself staring at my cheese sandwich and crying at work, thinking about just a few expertly written sentences.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Homophobia, and Medical trauma

Minor: Bullying

lizzy_brooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Medical trauma

librarianmage's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

😭 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Car accident

Moderate: Drug use, Violence, and Racism

Minor: Transphobia

fourinthemorning's review against another edition

dark emotional medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Hate crime, and Medical trauma

Minor: Cursing, Homophobia, and Transphobia

therainbowshelf's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Another excellent read. I wouldn't have enjoyed this as a teenager because I didn't like general fiction, nobody's experiences resonated with me. The exploration of life, love, self discovery, and the lived experiences of others in this book is excellent. There's also a major talk-to-heal component. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Medical trauma, and Violence

Moderate: Transphobia

PTSD (war related). Incarcerated sibling. Murder of a transgender woman or gender non-conforming person when someone discovers their genitles don't match their gender expression, who is then spoken about as male.

sofmoon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Animal cruelty, Medical trauma, Homophobia, and Hate crime

laurabrrown's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia, Hate crime, Medical trauma, Medical content, and Violence