The Inexplicable Logic of My Life
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017
464
Novel • Fiction
El Paso, Texas • Contemporary
2017
Adult
14-18 years
The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Saenz follows Salvador Silva, a high school senior navigating young adulthood, family challenges, and personal identity in a single-parent household with a gay adoptive father. Silva faces terminal illness within his family, expectations of college, and reconciling with his heritage and friendships. The book discusses drug addiction and death.
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Hopeful
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Saenz's The Inexplicable Logic of My Life offers an empathetic exploration of identity and family. Readers praise its heartfelt prose and compelling characters. Some find the plot meandering and slow-paced, but the emotional depth and relatable themes overshadow these critiques. Overall, it resonates well with its target YA audience.
Readers who enjoyed The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky or Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz will find themselves captivated by The Inexplicable Logic of My Life. This novel appeals to those who appreciate coming-of-age stories with deep emotional resonance and explorations of identity.
28,249 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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464
Novel • Fiction
El Paso, Texas • Contemporary
2017
Adult
14-18 years
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