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A review by tani
Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe by Carlos Hernandez
4.0
Well, my brain is stubbornly refusing to even try and summarize this, so no summary for this review, I guess. Instead, I'll just say that if you enjoyed the first book, you should definitely read this one as well. As you might expect, it does have a plot about holes in the multiverse, but it also has so much more than that. There are lessons about family and acceptance. There are discussion of what makes someone a person. There are adult role models making mistakes and apologizing and learning from them. There are children role models doing that exact same thing. There is hope for the future, even after you're messed up. There's forgiveness for the mistakes of others. There's taking something that's not quite working and turning into something amazing. There's just honestly so much stuff here.
I think one of my favorite things about these books is how they let the adults be just as human and prone to mistakes as the kids. There's a scene where Papi messes up, and where Sal has to be the one to help him own up to his mistakes. I think that makes it so much more powerful when the tables are turned and Sal makes his own mistakes. It's easy to say that everyone messes up, but this is a wonderful example of showing just that.
Also, the sheer love that these characters show for the world is so heartening. If you need a book to lift your spirits, I recommend this series. There are so many wonderful lessons here about love and family, without shying away from some of the more unhappy aspects of life. Things aren't perfect, but as long as I can hang out with Sal and Gabi as they try their best to do the most good that they can for as many people as they can, for as long as they have the spoons, I am happy with my life.
On a more serious note, I am also really hoping that I can manage to call someone a sandwich in the next couple days. It is my new favorite loving insult.
And on an even more serious note, if I ever manage to have a kid, these books are going on my required reading list.
Merged review:
Well, my brain is stubbornly refusing to even try and summarize this, so no summary for this review, I guess. Instead, I'll just say that if you enjoyed the first book, you should definitely read this one as well. As you might expect, it does have a plot about holes in the multiverse, but it also has so much more than that. There are lessons about family and acceptance. There are discussion of what makes someone a person. There are adult role models making mistakes and apologizing and learning from them. There are children role models doing that exact same thing. There is hope for the future, even after you're messed up. There's forgiveness for the mistakes of others. There's taking something that's not quite working and turning into something amazing. There's just honestly so much stuff here.
I think one of my favorite things about these books is how they let the adults be just as human and prone to mistakes as the kids. There's a scene where Papi messes up, and where Sal has to be the one to help him own up to his mistakes. I think that makes it so much more powerful when the tables are turned and Sal makes his own mistakes. It's easy to say that everyone messes up, but this is a wonderful example of showing just that.
Also, the sheer love that these characters show for the world is so heartening. If you need a book to lift your spirits, I recommend this series. There are so many wonderful lessons here about love and family, without shying away from some of the more unhappy aspects of life. Things aren't perfect, but as long as I can hang out with Sal and Gabi as they try their best to do the most good that they can for as many people as they can, for as long as they have the spoons, I am happy with my life.
On a more serious note, I am also really hoping that I can manage to call someone a sandwich in the next couple days. It is my new favorite loving insult.
And on an even more serious note, if I ever manage to have a kid, these books are going on my required reading list.
I think one of my favorite things about these books is how they let the adults be just as human and prone to mistakes as the kids. There's a scene where Papi messes up, and where Sal has to be the one to help him own up to his mistakes. I think that makes it so much more powerful when the tables are turned and Sal makes his own mistakes. It's easy to say that everyone messes up, but this is a wonderful example of showing just that.
Also, the sheer love that these characters show for the world is so heartening. If you need a book to lift your spirits, I recommend this series. There are so many wonderful lessons here about love and family, without shying away from some of the more unhappy aspects of life. Things aren't perfect, but as long as I can hang out with Sal and Gabi as they try their best to do the most good that they can for as many people as they can, for as long as they have the spoons, I am happy with my life.
On a more serious note, I am also really hoping that I can manage to call someone a sandwich in the next couple days. It is my new favorite loving insult.
And on an even more serious note, if I ever manage to have a kid, these books are going on my required reading list.
Merged review:
Well, my brain is stubbornly refusing to even try and summarize this, so no summary for this review, I guess. Instead, I'll just say that if you enjoyed the first book, you should definitely read this one as well. As you might expect, it does have a plot about holes in the multiverse, but it also has so much more than that. There are lessons about family and acceptance. There are discussion of what makes someone a person. There are adult role models making mistakes and apologizing and learning from them. There are children role models doing that exact same thing. There is hope for the future, even after you're messed up. There's forgiveness for the mistakes of others. There's taking something that's not quite working and turning into something amazing. There's just honestly so much stuff here.
I think one of my favorite things about these books is how they let the adults be just as human and prone to mistakes as the kids. There's a scene where Papi messes up, and where Sal has to be the one to help him own up to his mistakes. I think that makes it so much more powerful when the tables are turned and Sal makes his own mistakes. It's easy to say that everyone messes up, but this is a wonderful example of showing just that.
Also, the sheer love that these characters show for the world is so heartening. If you need a book to lift your spirits, I recommend this series. There are so many wonderful lessons here about love and family, without shying away from some of the more unhappy aspects of life. Things aren't perfect, but as long as I can hang out with Sal and Gabi as they try their best to do the most good that they can for as many people as they can, for as long as they have the spoons, I am happy with my life.
On a more serious note, I am also really hoping that I can manage to call someone a sandwich in the next couple days. It is my new favorite loving insult.
And on an even more serious note, if I ever manage to have a kid, these books are going on my required reading list.