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2) The mother really shouldn't have been allowed back into Christopher's life. Thorougly enjoyable, and humorous, too. Spoiler alert: 2 things I didn't like: 1) The main character was annoying by the end, and truly "only thinks about himself," as one character points out. I was surprised at how much I loved this book, and how engaging it was. Highly recommend this book. To find this book, though, was a pleasant surprise. Full disclosure: I am sick to death of all the books about autism out there, and I'm tired of having it crammed down my throat. Couldn't put it down, and it gave me insight into an autistic mind.
Not a book of my taste. I also found it to be very unrealistic and I don't think that the author put too much thought into how this kids life would REALLY be like or what he would ACTUALLY be thinking. It was just a bit slow and a bit to easy of a read for me. I found it hard to relate to the characters as it was a bit extreme.
About half of the chapters are descriptions of his surroundings or past memories that don't move the plot forward and sometimes happen right in the thick of things but are very interesting. He loves reading Shirlock Holmes and decides to write a murder mystery novel about "the curious incident of the dog in the night-time."The novel is meant to be written by Christopher (our main character) as he searches for clues to the mystery. He loves prime numbers so the chapters are each assigned one. This novel is unlike any I have read before. Short novel, but surprisingly moving. He lives in a town in England and confines himself to a strict routine. It is told in first person from the point of view of an autistic teen. Until one night he finds a dog that has just been killed.
i love it, the characters are awe-inspiring and the writing material is great. this book is one of my favorite books of all time. it is a must read that is almost impossible to put down.
Anyone who deals with autistic/Aspergers or other perception "disorders" would find this interesting and valuable. Really well done involving story. Suitable for any age group.
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