Hey, guys! One of my friends mentioned this book in passing to me and I am so glad I picked it up! It was a beautiful book, just really good.
The Cover:
The Cover:
I love this cover! It shows Ari's pickup truck parked, looking up at the stars. The title is decorated with things that make up the book, as well as stereotypically Mexican things. It gives off the same feeling that this book gives off. A+ cover.
My Review:
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was amazing. It focused on Ari who was angry and a little sad and confused. He meets Dante in the boredom of summer. They become friends but that doesn't stop the world from throwing hurdles in their way.
The book itself flowed kind of like a mind does, moving from point to point in a way that flowed and were related to each other, but the plot wasn't nearly as important in this book than Ari's thoughts.
Even with a very loose plot, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe kept me on the edge of my seat. I was unable to put it down, finishing it in less than a day.
The characters were beautiful. They were complex and think in a way that really nailed the teenager thought process. There was nothing that made the characters incredibly unique; they were just normal kids dealing with their internal problems, which was refreshing. It was also a very diverse cast of characters, especially focusing on Mexican heritage.
The writing itself was wonderful. I painted beautiful images and was just artfully created to give a complete picture of the scenes in the book, while inspiring strong emotion. A very well written story. Benjamin Alire Saenz can write!
Phrases:
Legs
A real Mexican
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Winger
The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley
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Happy Reading!
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The Cover:
I love this cover! It shows Ari's pickup truck parked, looking up at the stars. The title is decorated with things that make up the book, as well as stereotypically Mexican things. It gives off the same feeling that this book gives off. A+ cover.
Official Description:
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 swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
Point of View:
First person from Ari(Aristotle)'s point of view.
My Review:
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe was amazing. It focused on Ari who was angry and a little sad and confused. He meets Dante in the boredom of summer. They become friends but that doesn't stop the world from throwing hurdles in their way.
The book itself flowed kind of like a mind does, moving from point to point in a way that flowed and were related to each other, but the plot wasn't nearly as important in this book than Ari's thoughts.
Even with a very loose plot, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe kept me on the edge of my seat. I was unable to put it down, finishing it in less than a day.
The characters were beautiful. They were complex and think in a way that really nailed the teenager thought process. There was nothing that made the characters incredibly unique; they were just normal kids dealing with their internal problems, which was refreshing. It was also a very diverse cast of characters, especially focusing on Mexican heritage.
The writing itself was wonderful. I painted beautiful images and was just artfully created to give a complete picture of the scenes in the book, while inspiring strong emotion. A very well written story. Benjamin Alire Saenz can write!
Phrases:
Legs
A real Mexican
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda
Perks of Being a Wallflower
Winger
The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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