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I've been itching to read this book
for months. But when I finally received
it for my birthday and read it, I was
disappointed. An autistic narrator
did not seem to always make an engaging
narrator. In addition, the adult topics
the childlike narrator was confronting
were jarring to the innocent tone of the
book. In some ways, my reaction to this
book is similar to my feelings about
most graphic novels; the adult situations
and conflicts feel inappropriate in what
should be a protected environm ...more
for months. But when I finally received
it for my birthday and read it, I was
disappointed. An autistic narrator
did not seem to always make an engaging
narrator. In addition, the adult topics
the childlike narrator was confronting
were jarring to the innocent tone of the
book. In some ways, my reaction to this
book is similar to my feelings about
most graphic novels; the adult situations
and conflicts feel inappropriate in what
should be a protected environm ...more
Confession time: I was initially hesitant to read this book because I had heard so many criticisms both in person and on-line. I am so glad that I went ahead and gave it a shot. I would have missed out on a great novel otherwise. Haddon does an excellent job of capturing the essence of the main character, Christopher Boone. I am always impressed when an author can make me believe that he/she has lived an experience and I get totally absorbed into the story.
Although the book doesn't specifically ...more
Although the book doesn't specifically ...more
Loved it! Written from such an interesting perspective.
Sad but brilliant!
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