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ARISTOTELES Y DANTE DESCUBREN LOS SECRETOS DEL UNIVERSO by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
92 reviews
valpuri's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Violence, and Medical content
Moderate: Bullying, Drug use, Homophobia, Transphobia, Blood, Car accident, Murder, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Sexual content, Grief, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
clockworkstars's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Drug use, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Hate crime, Sexism, and Transphobia
mossybones's review against another edition
emotional
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
This is my new favourite book. An absolutely beautiful story, and really a life-changing novel. I recommend it to anyone who enjoys coming-of-age stories that make you reevaluate your life and grow a new outlook on everyday. This book surrounds the theme of self discovery and understanding who you are and why you exist. Anyone who struggles with this will likely find this book inspiring.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Transphobia
Moderate: Animal death, Medical trauma, and Car accident
lizapolilla77's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.75
Español:
Aristóteles Mendoza es un jóven mexicano-estadounidense de 15 años que se siente un caos por dentro. Entre un padre que también parece tener una maraña de emociones dentro de él, dos hermanas distantes y un hermano en la cárcel, Aristóteles está en un estado de enajenación. Un día conoce a Dante Quintana, otro joven de su edad que es completamente lo contrario a él, y a partir de sus interacciones empezará un proceso de introspección en la vida de ambos, donde emprenderán un camino de autodescubrimiento.
Si quieres leer un coming-of-age ligero acerca de la vida diaria de un adolescente confundido, escrito con una prosa simple pero poderosa, este es tu libro. Leer la trama lo hace parecer un libro denso, pero es todo lo contrario, está narrado de una manera que lo hace digerible para cualquier público. En mi opinión, considero que una persona de +15 puede leerlo -considerando las advertencias de contenido-, e incluso creo que puede ayudar perfectamente a los adolescentes a procesar sus propias emociones por medio de los personajes. Aunque he de decir que, en mi experiencia personal, un adulto puede comprender mejor el libro y hasta disfrutarlo más.
Ahora, en las consideraciones a tomar, he de decir que si bien es un buen libro con un buen mensaje LGBTQ+, hay personas que han considerado que el tema de la identidad de género y transfobia se pudo abordar mejor. No podría dar mi opinión respecto a eso sin hacer spoilers, así que me limito a decir que no es un libro que promueve la transfobia como algo aceptable, todo lo contrario. A quienes les pueda angustiar eso, no tienen de qué preocuparse, más bien la observación se concentra en que fue un tema que se tocó rápidamente y no se le dió su debido espacio, pero mi hipótesis es que fue porque había muchos cabos sueltos aún. Creo que es bastante probable que en la secuela tendremos más de este tema, mejor explicado.
En conclusión, una lectura altamente recomendada. Definitivamente, uno de mis libros favoritos.
English:
Aristotle Mendoza is a 15-year-old mexican-american boy who feels like chaos inside. Between a father who also seems to have a tangle of emotions inside him, two distant sisters, and a brother in prison, Aristotle is in a state of alienation. One day he meets Dante Quintana, another boy his age who the complete opposite of him, and when they interactions begin, they will begin a process of introspection in their lives, where they will embark on a path of self-discovery.
If you want to read a light coming-of-age story about the daily life of a confused teenager, written in simple but powerful prose, this is your book. Reading the plot makes it seem like a dense book, but it's quite the opposite, it's narrated in a way that makes it digestible for any audience. In my opinion, I consider that a person over 15 can read it -considering the trigger warnings-, and I even think that it can perfectly help teenagers to process their own emotions through the characters. Although I have to say that, in my personal experience, an adult can understand the book better and enjoy it even more.
Now, in the considerations to take, I have to say that although it's a good book with a good LGBTQ+ message, there are people who consider that the subject of gender identity and transphobia could be better addressed. I could not give my opinion on the matter without spoilers, so I will limit myself to saying that it isn't a book that promotes transphobia as something acceptable, quite the opposite actually. For those who may be distressed by that, you all don't have to worry, i rather think that the observation of people focuses on the fact that it was a topic that was briefly mentioned and was not given the necessary space, but my hypothesis is that it was because there were still many things to solve. I actually think that the sequel will definitely have more of that topic, much better explained.
In conclusion, a highly recommended reading. Definitely one of my favorite books.
Aristóteles Mendoza es un jóven mexicano-estadounidense de 15 años que se siente un caos por dentro. Entre un padre que también parece tener una maraña de emociones dentro de él, dos hermanas distantes y un hermano en la cárcel, Aristóteles está en un estado de enajenación. Un día conoce a Dante Quintana, otro joven de su edad que es completamente lo contrario a él, y a partir de sus interacciones empezará un proceso de introspección en la vida de ambos, donde emprenderán un camino de autodescubrimiento.
Si quieres leer un coming-of-age ligero acerca de la vida diaria de un adolescente confundido, escrito con una prosa simple pero poderosa, este es tu libro. Leer la trama lo hace parecer un libro denso, pero es todo lo contrario, está narrado de una manera que lo hace digerible para cualquier público. En mi opinión, considero que una persona de +15 puede leerlo -considerando las advertencias de contenido-, e incluso creo que puede ayudar perfectamente a los adolescentes a procesar sus propias emociones por medio de los personajes. Aunque he de decir que, en mi experiencia personal, un adulto puede comprender mejor el libro y hasta disfrutarlo más.
Ahora, en las consideraciones a tomar, he de decir que si bien es un buen libro con un buen mensaje LGBTQ+, hay personas que han considerado que el tema de la identidad de género y transfobia se pudo abordar mejor. No podría dar mi opinión respecto a eso sin hacer spoilers, así que me limito a decir que no es un libro que promueve la transfobia como algo aceptable, todo lo contrario. A quienes les pueda angustiar eso, no tienen de qué preocuparse, más bien la observación se concentra en que fue un tema que se tocó rápidamente y no se le dió su debido espacio, pero mi hipótesis es que fue porque había muchos cabos sueltos aún. Creo que es bastante probable que en la secuela tendremos más de este tema, mejor explicado.
En conclusión, una lectura altamente recomendada. Definitivamente, uno de mis libros favoritos.
English:
Aristotle Mendoza is a 15-year-old mexican-american boy who feels like chaos inside. Between a father who also seems to have a tangle of emotions inside him, two distant sisters, and a brother in prison, Aristotle is in a state of alienation. One day he meets Dante Quintana, another boy his age who the complete opposite of him, and when they interactions begin, they will begin a process of introspection in their lives, where they will embark on a path of self-discovery.
If you want to read a light coming-of-age story about the daily life of a confused teenager, written in simple but powerful prose, this is your book. Reading the plot makes it seem like a dense book, but it's quite the opposite, it's narrated in a way that makes it digestible for any audience. In my opinion, I consider that a person over 15 can read it -considering the trigger warnings-, and I even think that it can perfectly help teenagers to process their own emotions through the characters. Although I have to say that, in my personal experience, an adult can understand the book better and enjoy it even more.
Now, in the considerations to take, I have to say that although it's a good book with a good LGBTQ+ message, there are people who consider that the subject of gender identity and transphobia could be better addressed. I could not give my opinion on the matter without spoilers, so I will limit myself to saying that it isn't a book that promotes transphobia as something acceptable, quite the opposite actually. For those who may be distressed by that, you all don't have to worry, i rather think that the observation of people focuses on the fact that it was a topic that was briefly mentioned and was not given the necessary space, but my hypothesis is that it was because there were still many things to solve. I actually think that the sequel will definitely have more of that topic, much better explained.
In conclusion, a highly recommended reading. Definitely one of my favorite books.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Homophobia, Car accident, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Hate crime and Transphobia
sp4ceprince's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Cursing
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, Violence, and Outing
boxalligators's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.5
Rep:
Mexican-American mlm main character, Mexican-American mlm love interest, bi/pan main characters, sapphic minor characters
Mexican-American mlm main character, Mexican-American mlm love interest, bi/pan main characters, sapphic minor characters
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, and Car accident
Moderate: Drug use, Medical trauma, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death, Death, Sexism, and Murder
mnairi's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
One of my favorite books. I first read it in 2018 and I still come back to reread it fairly often. Many emotions lol
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Car accident
Moderate: Homophobia, Transphobia, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, and Drug use
mhs_197's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, Transphobia, and Medical content
Minor: Animal death, Death, Hate crime, Car accident, and Murder
megan_deathe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.5
This book was beautiful and it described the transition to adulthood in a very realistic way. The discussions around identity and friendship were interesting and the characters were very loveable. It's an LGBTQ+ book that is not filled with lots of cliches but instead explores mIm relationship with fresh eyes. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole read
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Violence, and Car accident
Minor: Death and Murder
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Sexism, Medical trauma, and Car accident
Minor: Animal death