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[blue_lotus13]

Yesterday I read the excellent book "The curious incident of the dog in the night-time" by Mark Haddon. This debut novel has won numerous awards, and frankly, it deserves them. It's the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy who has Asperger's syndrome. Asperger's syndrome is a form of autism. Christopher hates to be touched, and despises certain colours. He requires order to his life, and change unsettles him. He is unable to tell the nuances of human emotion, yet has an amazing memory, and is a savant when it comes to math. In this book, he embarks on solving a murder mystery, and discovers truths and lies about his family. This is one of the best narrations I've read in a while.

Highly recommended!
Read this site to find out more- http://mostlyfiction.com/contemp/haddon.htm

Comments

[craftyhester.livejournal.com]

I loved that book! It was really interesting to get into the character's head and understand how his mind worked.

I sent that book to a friend of mine, who is a special ed teacher - I figured she would be the toughest critic. And she loved it!

[girlvii.livejournal.com]

oh glad to hear you liked this... it's next in my stack to read.

[dandelion5.livejournal.com]

People with Asperger's syndrome are encouraged to become librarians. Therefore, we have several in my library school program right now. That book sounds like it would provide some insight.