Mollie G. (MollieMakeBelieve) reviewed Inspirational story of an extraordinary young man on 5/7/2009 + 4 more book reviews

I read this book in less than a week, the more I read the more I felt the trapped confusion that the main character struggled with every day. This is the extraordinary story of a boy of 15 with autism. We follow along as he describes his struggles with his emotions and thoughts, his family and people in the community. In the process of writing a mystery novel about the murder of the neighbors dog he learns just how strong he is and he shows the world that no matter who you are you can accomplish anything. If there were one word that could describe Christopher it would be Determination.

Mark Haddon did an amazing job of writing this accurately and believably from the point of view of a boy with aspergers syndrome. The thought process and wording is very much like listening to a 6 year old tell as story. But the intelligence behind what he is saying is far more than anyone who had only just met Christopher could imagine.

Heart breaking in parts and inspirational in others I highly suggest this book to anyone who has wondered what someone with any kind of learning difference goes through each day. In the end I held so much admiration for Christopher that I simply wanted to hold my hand up so he could touch my fingers and thumb in a hug.

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