Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

The critically acclaimed book "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" is Benjamin Alire Sáenz fourth installment of a young-adult novel, including "In Perfect Light". and one of his most renown book. He's one of the few author with a gift of depicting a grand scheme reality into perfect description on a blank canvas, and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Universe is one of these example of his mastery. This book shares some resemblance with his other books about letting go the hard past and renewing yourself, but set in an almost surreal experience of captivation through emotion and events, while having a common setting in El Paso, Texas as many of his books has taken roots. It takes mind from a young boy name Aristotle as he overcome his hurdles, and unlock his heart.

It's the ordinary miracle of life that makes it so special, and on one uneventful summer day two unremarkable boys meet at a public swimming pool and create a unordinary lifelong relationship that prove it so. Aristotle is a socially awkward loner seeking to find the truth about himself and his incarnated brother, and Dante is a confusing sane boy who question his identity, whether it's his ethnicity or sexuality.when these two meets their whole concept of heartbreak and friendship changes radically for the better. The two found love by unexpected coincident, but it would take a span of four years for them to truly learn it. They both have their own emotional conflict that seem only the other has the key to, Dante will be the anchor for Aristotle that will keep him reminded not to run from himself, and Aristotle will be Dante falling angle, protecting him through any sacrifice. With hardship, suspense, and enriching character this book will make you reflect on your surrounding and appreciate the people that had help you grow into who you are.

When I was reading this book it didn't feel like repetition, there wasn't any effort in reading it, the text structure made you clear on the time. And embodied a still life in your mind. This book was an addiction for the simple pleasure of reading this masterpiece in every occasion made my day a lot brighter and hopeful, and I get a rush of euphoria when I could sneak in a few paragraph. A part of this book is in fringe into my soul, the lessons has been absorbed into my skins, and I recommend this book to anyone if they're also trying to unrivaled the answer to their complicated universe. And if you're not contemplating the truth about your universe it's still a good read.

Book Review by Hao L.