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Reviews tagging 'Confinement'
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
5 reviews
lonelylooper's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Transphobia, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Car accident, Confinement, Death, Drug use, Grief, Hate crime, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Murder, and Violence
Moderate: Ableism, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, and War
Minor: Sexual content, Addiction, Drug abuse, Gun violence, and Pregnancy
erikagibson126's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Violence, War, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, Hate crime, and Car accident
Moderate: Drug abuse, Outing, Alcohol, Death, Confinement, Sexual content, Classism, Drug use, Murder, Pregnancy, Abandonment, Lesbophobia, Biphobia, Gun violence, Racism, Violence, Sexual violence, and Transphobia
ruby_gordon's review
- 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
Moderate: Hate crime
Minor: Murder, Confinement, and Cursing
kingaw's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Minor: Violence, Transphobia, Murder, Death, Confinement, Car accident, and Homophobia
theskyboi's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ari and Dante are captivating and endearing as the main characters of this story, and their relationship develops in a way that reflects the intricacies and complexities of coming of age.
While the book is a rather simple and quick read from an adult perspective, all audiences can benefit from the impact of this positive exploration of young gay experiences, complex family relationships, mental health, and personal identity. Although the writing does sometimes waver in its ability to command attention, the characters absolutely compensate for any lulls in the plot. Above all else, this book is fun, touching, and impactful in terms of its messages.
Moderate: Violence, Confinement, and Bullying
Minor: Mental illness and Death