Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe #1

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

fiction contemporary lgbtqia+ romance young adult emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

359 pages | first published 2012

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A lyrical novel about family and friendship from critically acclaimed author Benjamin Alire Sáenz. Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the...
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Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 56%
hopeful 53%
inspiring 42%
funny 33%
lighthearted 32%
sad 29%
adventurous 25%
relaxing 13%
challenging 9%
tense 6%
dark 4%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 35%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

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