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

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante)

by Benjamin Alire Saenz

This Printz Honor Book is a “tender, honest exploration of identity” (Publishers Weekly) that distills lyrical truths about family and friendship.

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.

Reviewed by maeyuka on

5 of 5 stars

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I'd probably give this book like 4.5* if possible (when will this option be available?!?) or maybe 4.9* because the only thing I didn't like was how some sentences were just repeated but that didn't happen THAT often so it's 5 stars anyway! :) Such a lovely book, it was a beautiful story and I wish I read it way sooner.. I also wish I could read it for the first time again, but I just did and it'll feel different if I ever reread it.
I recommend this to everyone pretty much. I feel like everyone should read this book at least once in their life. :)

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