Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
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I've wanted to read this so many times and just didn't have a real chance at it.
So glad I did now!
Man, what a powerful story. Also my first LGBTQ story. Won't be my last!
So Dante and Ari, their characters are so real that I find myself crying for them at times, and now after the last page, I am so happy for them. What a struggle, such beautiful friendship, and a genuine love to last a lifetime.
The best part is the writer. How he could make me feel these things for these two, while seeing it unfold like a fly on the wall... I'm forever emotionally effected by Dante and Ari. I want to fight for them too!
I do wish there was more involving the brother in prison. Maybe a letter in the end, I don't know, I just know I wanted more from that. Maybe a book about Ari and his brother is needed/wanted?
Definitely loved this book and think anyone who loves stories of real friendship should read it. I also want to read more from this author!
Man, what a powerful story. Also my first LGBTQ story. Won't be my last!
So Dante and Ari, their characters are so real that I find myself crying for them at times, and now after the last page, I am so happy for them. What a struggle, such beautiful friendship, and a genuine love to last a lifetime.
The best part is the writer. How he could make me feel these things for these two, while seeing it unfold like a fly on the wall... I'm forever emotionally effected by Dante and Ari. I want to fight for them too!
I do wish there was more involving the brother in prison. Maybe a letter in the end, I don't know, I just know I wanted more from that. Maybe a book about Ari and his brother is needed/wanted?
Definitely loved this book and think anyone who loves stories of real friendship should read it. I also want to read more from this author!
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