Stephen K. (havan) reviewed on 1/27/2012 + 138 more book reviews

A wonderful look at a unique mind. Telling this story from the point of view of a boy with autism/aspergers made it more immediate but his keen sense of observation also made the pathos of his parents situation seem somehow more tragic.

Humor is often found in seeing something suprising and while our protagonist claimed that he could tell no jokes, he had me laughing out loud at several spots.

I particularly liked how this ended. The other books that I've read that touch on this subject have all ended more bleakly. This one has some hopeful aspects.

This is a great read on so many levels, I'm glad that it's gotten the attention that it has.

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