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A review by a_new_elisabeth
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Mostly just boring, really. Also, noticed the subtle sexism. Not just in the characters, but it's quite obvious the author also feels that way.
He kept describing them to be laughing. At nothing funny. There wasn't anything for me to laugh about, and therefor the emotions of the characters almost never matched mine. Don't think that's the intention.
He's trying so hard to make this mean something. It was just another example of generational trauma. Not that well done either.
Also, if your brother killed an innocent person, just because your brother is transphobic, you should react more horrified. Plus, you want to start contacting him? Why? He's awful. We don't forgive people like that. We shun people like that. What the hell?
Boy am I glad I bought it second hand and didn't give the author my money.
He kept describing them to be laughing. At nothing funny. There wasn't anything for me to laugh about, and therefor the emotions of the characters almost never matched mine. Don't think that's the intention.
He's trying so hard to make this mean something. It was just another example of generational trauma. Not that well done either.
Boy am I glad I bought it second hand and didn't give the author my money.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexism
Minor: Animal death and Transphobia