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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Chapters 1 through 3 - Summers, Secrets, and Hi Ho Silver
Episode Summary
In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan embark on their new season with Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz. They read chapters 1 through 3, where we meet Ari, a Mexican-American teenager navigating life in El Paso during the summer of 1987. As Ari contemplates his existence and bonds with his mom over music, we get a taste of the book's rich setting and themes. Jennifer and Dan reflect on Ari's struggles with identity and loneliness, peppered with humorous commentary on DJs, '80s music, and family dynamics. The episode is…
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