Discovering the Universe: A Journey Through 'Aristotle and Dante'
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” is a mesmerising journey through the intricacies of friendship, identity, and the different types of love we experience as teenagers. Benjamin Alire Sáenz carefully constructed a narrative that slowly unfolds like the unhurried passage of time during the long summers of the 80s and 90s. The story revolves around the young protagonists, Aristotle Mendoza and Dante Quintana.
Drama Without Depth: 'Speech Team’ Fell Short
Speech Team follows the stories of five individuals; Tip, Nat, Jennifer, Anthony, and Pete. Pete being the catalyst of the story, with his suicide serving as the drive of the narrative. The story starts with the revelation of a social media post that leads to the reunification of the characters as they scramble together the information to reunite and identify the cause of their individual and eventual shared grief.
Finding Comfort and Disappointment in Ryan and Avery
Ryan and Avery was an interesting read, showcasing Levithan’s accessible and comforting writing style without compromising on lyricism, which makes it welcoming for new readers—a notable achievement that Levithan is well-versed in.