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A review by cecilie26
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
I really loved this book. I haven’t read anything in this kind of genre before, but that was definitely a mistake.
Loved that it was kind of simple but said so much still.
The feeling it gave me was really something I haven’t felt before while reading a book, and it was fantastic. It’s me feel so many things, young and confused and a kind of calm that you can’t describe other than comfortable. Like nice comfortable between close friends.
I have read that some find it kind of lacking and is not it when they have read into this kind of genre, but I think this book is a fantastic “starter” book to come into the genre. Even though I find this book phenomenal in its own way. Loved the writing even though it was at a slow pace. Even when it was slow it gave you something at every page.
If you want a vibe then it think the song “people watching” by Conan gray, is hitting it pretty good.
Loved that it was kind of simple but said so much still.
The feeling it gave me was really something I haven’t felt before while reading a book, and it was fantastic. It’s me feel so many things, young and confused and a kind of calm that you can’t describe other than comfortable. Like nice comfortable between close friends.
I have read that some find it kind of lacking and is not it when they have read into this kind of genre, but I think this book is a fantastic “starter” book to come into the genre. Even though I find this book phenomenal in its own way. Loved the writing even though it was at a slow pace. Even when it was slow it gave you something at every page.
If you want a vibe then it think the song “people watching” by Conan gray, is hitting it pretty good.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Murder, Pregnancy, and Alcohol