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A review by paperbacksandvinyl
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I am UNWELL. Book two in the Aristotle and Dante universe follows the boys into their senior year of high, but we get the whole summer to see them fall more in love. It is such a beautiful exploration of first love and friendship, and just the human experience in general. It was honestly so different from what I imagined and my hurt was broken and stitched together, REPEATEDLY!!
Being so serious, I haven’t cried like this in ages, but this book wrecked me. One of the most beautiful books I’ve read, maybe ever. I know I will carry this story and these characters with me for a very long time 🥹
Being so serious, I haven’t cried like this in ages, but this book wrecked me. One of the most beautiful books I’ve read, maybe ever. I know I will carry this story and these characters with me for a very long time 🥹
Graphic: Racism, Death of parent, Transphobia, and Homophobia
Minor: Vomit and Violence