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A review by solarmidnight
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
5.0
I remember reading this book back in 2011/2012 and loving it. For some reason, I didn't pick it up and reread it. Now I have. Without a doubt, I love this book more the second time around. This such a poignant, thoughtful, and loving story about relationships, family, and growing up.
Benjamin Alire Saenz treats his characters and their stories with such love and care that it bleeds through; he teaches you how to love Ari and Dante as much as he does. Them and their families.
Not much happens in this book. This is not a story about characters moving from plot point A to plot point B. This is about Ari and Dante's lives, growing up in El Paso, Texas, in 1987.
I hear that there's going to be a sequel coming out. Not only will that book be on top of my priority list, but I'm definitely asking for Saenz's books for my birthday this year.
Benjamin Alire Saenz treats his characters and their stories with such love and care that it bleeds through; he teaches you how to love Ari and Dante as much as he does. Them and their families.
Not much happens in this book. This is not a story about characters moving from plot point A to plot point B. This is about Ari and Dante's lives, growing up in El Paso, Texas, in 1987.
I hear that there's going to be a sequel coming out. Not only will that book be on top of my priority list, but I'm definitely asking for Saenz's books for my birthday this year.