Young adult · Romance
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
In 1980s El Paso, two Mexican-American teenagers become friends over a summer, and then through everything that follows. The book follows their families, their questions and the slow process of understanding themselves.
- First published
- 2012
- Pace
- slow
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you like a lyrical, quiet, character-led coming-of-age story with tender, thoughtful dialogue.
Skip this if you want fast plotting or lots of action.
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