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A review by pirateenthusiast
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book made me feel so much. I kept crying because I looked at the pages I just kept thinking "that's me, that's me."
Both of these books have been very meaningful to me, because as Ari discovered himself, so did I.
A matter that was highly confusing to me, however, was Rico's death. One minute he was fine, and the next, they were at his funeral. This was not explained beyond what happened at the funeral. I'm not sure what the point was.
Although this book was very moving to me personally, I do not know that I would recommend it. The writing style is...very simplistic. It has it's beautiful moments, but mostly it is written like it is for children, which, it kind of is, but at the same time, some of the topics like sex in this book I would not be wanting a 5th grader to read. Also, the way the characters speak is so. Not how anyone speaks.
Both of these books have been very meaningful to me, because as Ari discovered himself, so did I.
A matter that was highly confusing to me, however, was
Although this book was very moving to me personally, I do not know that I would recommend it. The writing style is...very simplistic. It has it's beautiful moments, but mostly it is written like it is for children, which, it kind of is, but at the same time, some of the topics like sex in this book I would not be wanting a 5th grader to read. Also, the way the characters speak is so. Not how anyone speaks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Xenophobia and Racism
Minor: Murder