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I read this about three times - by way of audio on my MP3 player. It was when I was in a 'gardening-big-time' zone.
That's when I particularly like to listen to books - when I'm working out in the front yard.
The first time I heard the story I thought it was kinda' silly, but being too lazy to take it inside and load up another audio book, I let the recording keep going.
And I liked it!
It's a sad story; kinda' humorous, but once the reader begins to realize it's to be taken seriously, it gains res ...more
That's when I particularly like to listen to books - when I'm working out in the front yard.
The first time I heard the story I thought it was kinda' silly, but being too lazy to take it inside and load up another audio book, I let the recording keep going.
And I liked it!
It's a sad story; kinda' humorous, but once the reader begins to realize it's to be taken seriously, it gains res ...more
I really loved this book. I feel like it gave me insight into the mindset of people who are mentally handicapped (I'm not sure exactly what Christopher had - I'm guessing some kind of autism). It was interesting to see the world through his eyes and get into his head and see his thought processes. This book made me a lot more understanding of this condition, I can appreciate now how difficult it is for them to interact with the world.
Aside from that, it was a quick read - a slice of this kid's l ...more
Aside from that, it was a quick read - a slice of this kid's l ...more
I might actually read this book again one day.
Sep 11, 2009
Gaijinmama
marked it as to-read
Oct 11, 2010
Amanda
marked it as to-read
Dec 19, 2010
Lee
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Michelle
is currently reading it
Jul 17, 2013
Zimbellina
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Jan 29, 2015
Athena Macmillan
marked it as to-read
