Yakki the Yakkicorn asked this question about The Rose Code:
Hi! Is it possible that Beth is autistic? I'm not an expert by any means, but it seemed like she exhibited some of the symptoms such as being detached from emotions and a fixation on a particular activity, i.e., decoding. (My apologies to anyone in the autism community if this is completely off-base!)
Katie M I would suggest reading the author's note at the end of the book. Based on the note, I do think that it is a distinct possibility. . …moreI would suggest reading the author's note at the end of the book. Based on the note, I do think that it is a distinct possibility. . (less)
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