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

emotional reflective tense slow-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

4.0

A wonderful coming of age story. Written in prose, it follows Aristotle Mendoza as he comes of age and his budding friendship with Dante Quintana. The novel touches on what it means to grow up in the late ‘80s, the questions of sexuality,  love, ethnicity and what it means to come to terms with oneself, the present, past and future. In a since we all live in a ecotone, of these changing waters of life
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