That is the better way. That is the only way.
Here is why diving back into the waters with Ari and Dante is an experience you shouldn’t miss. That is the better way
There is a specific intimacy to Sáenz’s writing style. His chapters are short, punchy, and often read like poetry. In a physical book, this creates a lot of white space—a visual metaphor for the silence Ari often keeps. There is a specific intimacy to Sáenz’s writing style
, the narrative shifts from the internal discovery of the first book to the external reality of living as an openly gay Latino teenager in the late 1980s. Picking up exactly where the previous novel ended, Ari and Dante must navigate their new relationship against a backdrop of societal challenges, including the devastating AIDS epidemic and cultural expectations. Core Story and Themes , the narrative shifts from the internal discovery
Midway through the book, Ari and Dante exchange letters. If you are reading a PDF, do not skim these. Print out those pages if you can. The act of holding paper letters mirrors the characters’ longing.
Benjamin Alire Sáenz's sequel, Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World