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An interesting view inside the mind of someone on the spectrum.
So... this is a story of a boy with mysteries in his life. He wants to know, and his dad gets angry when he asks, so he finds out for himself. And the answers to the mysteries open up more mysteries. Life isn't quite that simple as it should be.
It's not funny. It's not unfunny either, but if you are expecting fun, you will be disappointed with this book. In reality it's a coming-of-age novel about a boy with Asperger's.
I have Asperger's and I don't have any problems with this portray. Though I w ...more
It's not funny. It's not unfunny either, but if you are expecting fun, you will be disappointed with this book. In reality it's a coming-of-age novel about a boy with Asperger's.
I have Asperger's and I don't have any problems with this portray. Though I w ...more
3.5 stars. The narrator's perspective really makes this book. Seen through the eyes of a young autistic boy, the world is full of mysteries--not just the bizarre murder of a dog, but also the complexities of human relationships and ... well, everyday life. I thought that the premise might be a big too gimmicky for me at first, but it was surprisingly easy to acclimate to young Christopher's logic and way of processing the world. And once you did, it really was interesting, seeing things in a dif
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I liked this book. It was an interesting story told from the perspective of an "autistic" teenager in England.
It was quick and enjoyable. ...more
It was quick and enjoyable. ...more
fantastic- very touching.
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