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cherrythepie's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.75
bookwarmm's review against another edition
5.0
Just wow! I am unable to put into words how i feel about this book and it all began just three weeks ago (I think) when my friend bought this book and i decided to finally read the first one. Soon after she finished reading this book and i finished reading the first, she gave her copy to me and now I'm sitting here having finished this incredible reading journey (feeling quite out of words) and i have to say i am in love with Ari and i am also in love with Benjamin Alire Sáenz... and i do not know what else to say but thank you Sydney and thank you Benjamin!
ezrasupremacy's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 ⭐️
look, i really wanted to enjoy this, i went in *expecting* to enjoy this because i know i loved book one when i read it some time between six and eight years ago, and i’m sure i would’ve liked this book too had i read it when i was a teenager, but reading this at 21 felt like torture.
the only part i liked was the information about the aids pandemic, because as someone who’s far removed from that time it’s very interesting to read the perspective of someone who was there.
that aside i have to admit that my tastes just changed, and my first hurdle was that i hate the writing style and i hate first person narrators. my second hurdle was that every single comment made about growing up and mental health (related) stuff made me roll my eyes. if i had read this when i was a depressed teen on tumblr i’m sure i would’ve gained something from it, but as someone who’s been through years of therapy and healing it all just fell very flat. literally not a single one of the emotional scenes made me feel anything other than detachment.
and that aside, the plot - why the fuck did we have the first like 40% be about their summer break and then in the last 30 pages they break up and get back together? i was actually shaking my head at that point because i was like, how the fuck is this happening now.
sorry to everyone who loved this book i’m glad you enjoyed it, i genuinely wish i had too
look, i really wanted to enjoy this, i went in *expecting* to enjoy this because i know i loved book one when i read it some time between six and eight years ago, and i’m sure i would’ve liked this book too had i read it when i was a teenager, but reading this at 21 felt like torture.
the only part i liked was the information about the aids pandemic, because as someone who’s far removed from that time it’s very interesting to read the perspective of someone who was there.
that aside i have to admit that my tastes just changed, and my first hurdle was that i hate the writing style and i hate first person narrators. my second hurdle was that every single comment made about growing up and mental health (related) stuff made me roll my eyes. if i had read this when i was a depressed teen on tumblr i’m sure i would’ve gained something from it, but as someone who’s been through years of therapy and healing it all just fell very flat. literally not a single one of the emotional scenes made me feel anything other than detachment.
and that aside, the plot - why the fuck did we have the first like 40% be about their summer break and then in the last 30 pages they break up and get back together? i was actually shaking my head at that point because i was like, how the fuck is this happening now.
sorry to everyone who loved this book i’m glad you enjoyed it, i genuinely wish i had too
isobel04's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
amy_macbeth_aotearoa's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
tbrxinfinity's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Homophobia
remmslupin's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
malloryhardesty's review against another edition
3.0
"It's easy to hate someone when we don't see them as being real people. But ignoring our differences isn't the answer, either"
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World was an amazing dive into growing up in a time where you don't feel safe. The writing of the book showcased what it was like to grow up with the uncertainty of who you could trust. It showcased what it was like to grow up in general and find yourself in a universe that didn't want you in it. I adored the plot of this book, however I found that I had a hard time getting back into the writing style. Something about it just felt different from the last book, though I was not entirely sure what that was. However, I believer that overall this book is absolutely amazing, I just didn't enjoy it as much as the first one. As always, thanks for listening.
Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World was an amazing dive into growing up in a time where you don't feel safe. The writing of the book showcased what it was like to grow up with the uncertainty of who you could trust. It showcased what it was like to grow up in general and find yourself in a universe that didn't want you in it. I adored the plot of this book, however I found that I had a hard time getting back into the writing style. Something about it just felt different from the last book, though I was not entirely sure what that was. However, I believer that overall this book is absolutely amazing, I just didn't enjoy it as much as the first one. As always, thanks for listening.
moontsecp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
leí el primer libro hace muchos años, y este me gustó tanto como el primero, me enseñó muchas cosas, me hizo sentir demasiado, siempre me veré en ari