A review by tan_wayne
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

dark emotional funny 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

4.5

“They were like the falling yellow leaves of Mima’s tree. Life had its seasons, and the season of letting go would always come, but there was something very beautiful in that, in the letting go. Leaves were always graceful as they floated away from the tree.” Benjamin Alire Sáenz, The Inexplicable Logic of my Life

I guess I am a sucker for prose.😭

Throughout the story we get to know so many loveable and realistic characters. We get to experience glimpses of their life. There is nothing terribly happening heart-breaking, but there is always this lingering feeling of sadness. It was until reading the letter that made me break down in tears. It gave me flashbacks to why I loved “More Happy Than Not” by Adam Silvera.

The friendship is everything I ever wanted. I love how everyone faces sadness, but at the end of the day, they love each other no less than before. I loved the representation of a harmonious Mexican-American family and a gay father loving his son

(children by the end of the book)

. What a wonderful story discussing the topics of family dynamics, sexuality, race, grief, and mental health.

I felt something missing. Some things could have been dealt in depth

(Samantha’s sexual assault)

and polished in other areas. I am keeping very high hopes for Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe!

☆4.5 Stars☆