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A review by navayiota
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
For me, this was one of those books that I procrastinated reading cause I knew I would love it. And I did. I finished the audiobook in one day. I related to both of the protagonists quite a lot, but especially Dante... At times it hurt, cause we are just so similar. At times I found myself pausing to collect my thoughts, after the story clicked a little too perfectly with something that has happened to me, and it always felt profound. It was nice to read about healthy families for once.
And I was so happy when they ended up together. I was worried that they wouldnt
This is a book I will continue to think about, and I will be reading the sequel asap.
This is a book I will continue to think about, and I will be reading the sequel asap.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Transphobia, Car accident, Outing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Medical content, and Abandonment
Minor: Sexual content