Reviews tagging 'War'

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

204 reviews

lilshelly's review

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

I didn't know what to expect going into this book, but sometimes that's the best option. We quickly meet Aristotle and Dante, both named after famous literary references. I found a small happiness in that revelation, letting my literary focused heart latch on to these young boys in their coming of age story. I also resonated with their desires to be known by something other than their parent-given names, and enjoyed the contrast in ultimate acceptance between the two. 

I deeply enjoyed the contrast in their characters and found myself resonating with both of them in different ways: Dante with his vulnerability and love of literature and Ari with his self-doubt and internalized anger. They balanced each other out in a beautifully poetic manner. All we really want in life is for someone to listen and allow us to be vulnerable. 

Reading this book allowed me to discover my own secrets to the universe. I hope others can find the same solace in the pages of Ari and Dante's journey.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Car accident, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Violence, and Grief

Moderate: War, Transphobia, Medical content, Drug use, and Murder

twilightfanboy's review

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

4.75

I litterally cant say anything bad about this book I loved it so so much I cant wait to read the second one, the writing was beautiful.
Only thing I would say is

I kind of wish we had a bit more romance between the two of them and not only nearing the end but i don't mind it much the book was still absolutely wonderful and maybe there's more of that in the 2nd book

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Content Warnings

Moderate: War, Homophobia, Car accident, and Animal death

Minor: Transphobia, Death, and Murder

bmreads's review against another edition

challenging hopeful lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Car accident

Moderate: War and Murder

I loved this. Almost cried.

xandry's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• 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

Graphic: Transphobia and Car accident

Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, Murder, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Violence

Minor: Death and War

emohell's review

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

5.0

damn y’all weren’t kidding when you were hyping this book up

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, and Car accident

Moderate: Alcohol, War, Cursing, and Blood

Minor: Animal death and Transphobia

kenzieb8's review

dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Car accident, Homophobia, War, Death, and Murder

grizzlysnack's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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

4.25

Overall a good book! A wonderful message, and memorable characters to go along with it :)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Hate crime, Car accident, and Homophobia

Moderate: Violence, Alcohol, Drug use, and Transphobia

Minor: War, Murder, and Death

mattyb's review

adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief and Homophobia

Moderate: Violence, Blood, Drug use, and Alcohol

Minor: Pregnancy and War

alicia_g's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional lighthearted 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

4.25

A good book, but it was a bit slow for me at times.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore, Homophobia, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Hate crime, Grief, Drug use, Car accident, Violence, War, Sexual content, Racism, Physical abuse, and Murder

alliskarathe's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.75

i adore them and the writing and lgtbqia books and that theres a second book and that this lived up to my expectations and that this made me cry and everything for a little while

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Homophobia, War, Alcohol, and Violence

Minor: Murder, Animal death, Pregnancy, Death, and Racism