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alexpoling's review against another edition
3.0
This would have been hard if I didn't have a background in Spanish, but it was FANTASTICAL. I love this book!!!!
djuner's review against another edition
4.0
Kurczę to było tak piękne i prawdziwe, że aż nie wiem co powiedzieć. Arystotelesie zostaniesz w moim sercu na zawsze, Dante dziękuję, że z nim wytrzymałeś.
Polecam ją dla każdego. Mogłabym naklejać znaczniki na każdą stronę tak dużo było w tej książce głębokich przemyśleń i spraw z którymi zmaga się każdy z nas. Przepiękna historia nieśmiałej i niezrozumiałej miłości, która zdarza się tylko raz.
Już wiem na co wydam pieniądze - na drugą część!!!
Polecam ją dla każdego. Mogłabym naklejać znaczniki na każdą stronę tak dużo było w tej książce głębokich przemyśleń i spraw z którymi zmaga się każdy z nas. Przepiękna historia nieśmiałej i niezrozumiałej miłości, która zdarza się tylko raz.
Już wiem na co wydam pieniądze - na drugą część!!!
kayay's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
naolin's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Yeah, this book was not for me. I kept reading because I was waiting for it to get better but unfortunately it didn't.
First of all, why use a Vietnam war story as some sort of allegory for confessing to a crush? Why are four adults so fixated on setting up two teenagers? (Even if they are their parents, it's odd for them to be SO involved) Then there's a ton of build up which leads you to believe that Ari's brother would have a super complicated and interesting back story and then it's just "Oh, he killed a trans woman with his bare hands, unprovoked". Which was not only a really boring choice plot-wise, but felt weird as a trans reader. Also, there was no substance to the story. Nothing meaningful. There's no conflict outside of a couple of teenagers complaining and arguing over nothing.
Also, Ari repeatedly says that he loves Dante, that he's his best friend, etc. There's never any notion that Ari is romantically interested in him. But yet, his parents basically coax him into saying he's in love with Dante on the premise that if he wasn't, he wouldn't look out for him. Which is crazy— can friends not save each other's lives or beat up each other's enemies?
That being said, as a Mexican-American guy, a lot of their conversations about their culture were nice.
I don't know. I heard great things about this book but I figure it's just meant for a High School audience.
First of all, why use a Vietnam war story as some sort of allegory for confessing to a crush? Why are four adults so fixated on setting up two teenagers? (Even if they are their parents, it's odd for them to be SO involved) Then there's a ton of build up which leads you to believe that Ari's brother would have a super complicated and interesting back story and then it's just
Also, Ari repeatedly says that he loves Dante, that he's his best friend, etc. There's never any notion that Ari is romantically interested in him. But yet, his parents basically coax him into saying he's in love with Dante on the premise that if he wasn't, he wouldn't look out for him. Which is crazy— can friends not save each other's lives or beat up each other's enemies?
That being said, as a Mexican-American guy, a lot of their conversations about their culture were nice.
I don't know. I heard great things about this book but I figure it's just meant for a High School audience.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content
allysam18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
n3verm0r3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
5.0
kitkatkatdog's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
4.5
So sweet. I loved the journey of both boys. I would love to read Dante’s POV. It was wonderful. And thought provoking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Alcohol, and Grief
Moderate: Hate crime, Cursing, Violence, Sexual content, Transphobia, Blood, Murder, Homophobia, Classism, and Bullying
Minor: Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Addiction, Racism, and Pregnancy
nucifera's review against another edition
3.75
This book made me feel like a human.
Minus points for the ending, it felt a little rushed? I dont know, I feel like there should have been more things, especially to round out the rest of Ari's development.
Minus points for the ending, it felt a little rushed? I dont know, I feel like there should have been more things, especially to round out the rest of Ari's development.