A review by levangelist
Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

Just as beautiful as the first one, this book makes you follow Aristotle’s journey to find a place in the world as a gay young man in the middle of the AIDS pandemic. More emotional and tragic than the first book, Aristotle’s journey is filled with reflective questions and personal challenges that he solves little by little as he learns how to survive in a world that wants people like him dead. He leaves behind the shy, angry boy, and turns into a young man full of hope right the readers eyes. Despite the heartbreaking scenes, the book’s ending makes all the amends needed to remember this story with a heart full of joy. 
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