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A very unique book. Having heard the title I had no idea what it could be about, but I found it to be a difficult book to put down. What starts out with the death of a neighbor dog delves into the life of a family with a child with special needs. Christopher's Aspergers affects his family greatly, and the story told from his perspective sheds light on the thinking processes of people with Aspergers. Highly recommended to anyone, but particularly those who interact with special needs people.
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The book is about a young boy Christopher, the narrator, who has Asperger's Syndrome. Christopher sets out to investigate and prove who killed his neighbor's dog. Along the way, Christopher realizes that, despite his condition, he can do anything.
Overall, the book was just "okay" for me. Parts were interesting, although in a couple of places it really drug for me. These were mainly the places where Christopher, as the narrator, spent a deal of time working through mathematical equations and pro ...more
Overall, the book was just "okay" for me. Parts were interesting, although in a couple of places it really drug for me. These were mainly the places where Christopher, as the narrator, spent a deal of time working through mathematical equations and pro ...more
Was prepared to dislike this book. It just didn't grab me from the cover blurb. I was so wrong! I listened to this one on my ipod, and I know the people passing me in their cars wondered what was up with the "crazy lady laughing her head off". I think I may be a little autistic myself, because some of what Christopher said made perfect sense to me.
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I read this book in less than two days and while it was a fast read, I found myself bored often. I was hoping for a mystery and it was clearly NOT a mystery at all. Christopher made me edgy after awhile and I will agree it was a clever POV, but it left me seriously anxious for it to be over!!!
Interesting but a very different read. Not my usual type of read.
Jul 10, 2008
Sue
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Jul 13, 2008
Lulu
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Jul 15, 2008
Anastasia
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Cassandra
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