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Aristóteles e Dante Descobrem os Segredos do Universo by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
124 reviews
shirarweiss's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and War
spootilious's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Title: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Author: Benjamin Alire Saenz
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 3.5/5
Review:
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Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
vr_alyssa's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Those five stars relate to plot. It really got to me. Just a story of two teenagers, best friends, and life in 1987. It's heartbreaking because it's easy to relate to (no matter your gender, race or sexual preference). I really loved this book.
2023 review:
I decided to re-read this book on a whim. I honestly don't know why. I mean, I already had a pile of books I'm currently reading. Simultaneously, I had forgotten how much I love this book. Not because it's eventful, or fast-paced and action packed (like most books I read these days), but because it's so incredibly human. I don't know if I appreciated how beautifully it depicts the teenage condition last time I read this novel, or how it demonstrates how complicated unconditional love can be. But man. I ugly cried a couple times near the end, which caught me off guard. Because I honestly did not remember how much I love this book, just that I loved it.
Graphic: Hate crime, Violence, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Homophobia, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Murder
daringreader13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Outing, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
redheadorganist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Hate crime, Blood, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Animal death, Death, Homophobia, Sexual content, Transphobia, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Outing, and War
ronan900's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Violence, and Car accident
Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Hate crime, Homophobia, Transphobia, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, and War
lilshelly's review against another edition
- 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
I deeply enjoyed the contrast in their characters and found myself resonating with both of them in different ways: Dante with his vulnerability and love of literature and Ari with his self-doubt and internalized anger. They balanced each other out in a beautifully poetic manner. All we really want in life is for someone to listen and allow us to be vulnerable.
Reading this book allowed me to discover my own secrets to the universe. I hope others can find the same solace in the pages of Ari and Dante's journey.
Graphic: Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, Grief, Car accident, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Drug use, Transphobia, Medical content, Murder, and War
sara277's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Homophobia, Violence, Grief, and Car accident
mattyb's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Homophobia and Grief
Moderate: Drug use, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy and War
alicia_g's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Drug use, Gore, Hate crime, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Car accident, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail