Characters
What is the main protagonists name?
Aristotle/Ari
Where was he born?
Doña Ana County, New Mexico
What is the POV?
First person
What are the main conflicts?
Person vs self
Person vs society
Who is the main love interest?
Dante
What year was he born?
1954
Who is the narrator?
Ari
What was the climax?
Dante gets jumped for kissing another boy
What are some words to describe Ari?
Shy, Awkward, Anti-social, Angry, Scared
What year did he graduate high school?
1972
Is the narrator reliable?
No
Who did Ari end up with?
Dante
What are some words to describe Dante?
Awkward, Shy, confident, Energetic, Proud
Name another book he's written.
of What Remains Dreaming the End of the War, and Dark and Perfect Angels
Is the novel easy to follow?
Yes
What is the genre?
Coming of age
Why don't they talk about Ari's Brother?
He's in jail
Where did he receive an MA in creative writing?
University of Texas
Why is Ari not a reliable narrator?
He doesn’t know the whole story and is confused himself.
What is the intended audience?
teens to young adults