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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
23 reviews
emmie_2005's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book is so beautiful. I loved the characters and their dynamic and the writing ... wow the writing is so beautiful it brought me to tears sometimes. I would have really liked to know aunt Ophelia a little more. I think that if we'd known her for a little longer her death would have been more meaningful(?)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, and Car accident
Moderate: Murder and Outing
Minor: Cancer, Death, and Medical trauma
howie_e's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Death, Drug use, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Alcohol
toofondofbooks_'s review
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
This is a re-read. I first read this while on vacation back in 2017 and I was in love with it then and I'm in love with it now. I love the characters and the coming of age and self discovery/coming out to yourself elements throughout the whole thing. Watching as Ari struggles with deep internalized homophobia is painfully real and beautifully written. This whole book reads so lyrically, it feels like music to me when I read it. It reminds me of perks of being a wallflower if that book had been more diverse and centered on its queer characters. Also, Dante Quintana is simply my baby and possibly one of my favorite book characters to come out of YA fiction in the last 10 years. I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel next month!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use and Murder
Minor: Cancer, Pregnancy, and Lesbophobia
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