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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A modern classic—both poignant and funny—about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor's dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world.“Disorienting and reorienting the reader to devastating effect.... Suspenseful and harrowing.” —The
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Lisamorris shared a tip "Such an interesting glimpse into a unique mind. Really thought provoking."
jennifer_johnston_7706 shared a tip "This book may give you more of an understanding of autism!"
molly_hans shared a tip "There is a stage play version of this. Don't miss it!"
heather_woodyard shared a tip "This was my first glimpse into ASD. Wonderful novel."
jason_morrison_7743 shared a tip "Great book."
kat_mcelhenie shared a tip "BEST BOOK EVER."
Orleans_Cat shared a tip "Such an amazing book! Read it!"
becomemydestiny shared a tip "Page turner. Unique plot. Interesting character development. Engaging!"
bananamilkbby shared a tip "This is one of my favorite books of all time. I read it in middle school and I still think about it 10 years later."
jane_macdonald shared a tip "I can’t remember the ending. I do know I quite enjoyed the book though."
aliek shared a tip "One of the best books I've ever read!"
gravytrain08 shared a tip "Short, engaging read. Keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole way through. Loved it!"
alainamnt23 shared a tip "From Ms. McKeever"
raezr shared a tip "was reading this book for an english isu, and it was one of the best books i’ve read so far in 2022 !"
bill_murray shared a tip "Truly memorable."
young_jee_cho-park shared a tip "I read this book more than 10 years ago that I don’t remember exactly how the story went. I just remember enjoying it a lot."
priyanka_nasta shared a tip "A childhood favourite 😁"
lesley_worthington shared a tip "No, not yet. Do you have any you'd recommend?"
eric_lucero shared a tip "I really enjoyed this book. I recommended it to my family and friends."
miki_bee shared a tip "Very much. He’s got an unusual manner of writing that worked perfectly with the characters’ personalities in the novel."
nickfem shared a tip "To me it was just more about the use of language. It was so strange to be put in the mind of this boy"
teresa_mcnally shared a tip "This is the only one I have read so far"
rebecca_rodgers shared a tip "Unusual and delightful!"
lynda-lee_brolly shared a tip "It's a great book to read when you want beautiful language but aren't up to a complicated intrigue."
anthony_narag shared a tip "I haven’t finished but I started years ago and i thought it was cool"

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anahit_galstyan shared a tip "Definitely!! A very unique book."
sonyacatlover shared a tip "I do. I got to also see it on Broadway and loved it even more after that."
kim_omara shared a tip "I haven’t read anything else by this author to compare but I liked this book."
nira_turquand shared a tip "Good for young adults."
andy_jones_1228 shared a tip "I strongly related to the main charcter christopher"
KRen shared a tip "It gave me a new perspective on aspergers, and I appreciated the story telling on audible."
april_stanton shared a tip "I absolutely LOVED this book!"
elena_cole shared a tip "Honest and funny"
oliviah_hastings shared a tip "Interesting perspective. Good plot . Hecking good book"
morgan_beatty shared a tip "Great book and insight to how an autistic child functions and thinks."
teale shared a tip "It was a very interesting perspective and well written!"
christina_danielle_ shared a tip "Plotline was hooking#suspense #coming_of_age"
macy_reandelar shared a tip "i read this book in elementary school and it was one of the first books that made me enjoy reading. highly recommend"
tracy_donaldson shared a tip "Unforgettable book!"
sarah_2507 shared a tip "Excellent read that gives insight into how a person with a neurodiverse brain may experience life."
annah_eberhardt shared a tip "Def this is my favorite book!"
jenna_wahl shared a tip "Totally unrelated, I am currently reading the serial killers daughter."
hannah_bottger shared a tip "When I recommended this book to my aunt, she ended up accidentally seeing the play after reading it."
alexandria_smille shared a tip "This book taught me so much about myself as a kid when i first read it. I truly think everyone should read this book. #mustread"
cynthia_turner_7573 shared a tip "Totally worth it…a page turner you’ll finish in one sitting… a little creepy and will stay with you"
elliepete shared a tip "An AMAZING book!!! It kept me on the edge of my seat, but also made me laugh and cry. Very beautifully written."
bern_heine shared a tip "Yes, I read it a long time ago but I really enjoyed it."
alice_alford shared a tip "I just reread Salem’s Lot It’s an old Stephen King novel but I love it"
katie_stillwell shared a tip "I’ve just finished both the Silent Patient and the Maidens...look for recommendations similar to these books, any suggestions?"
mike_2090 shared a tip "West With the Night. By Beryl Markham. Hands down favorite. Nothing comes close."
lyndsay_w_3933 shared a tip "Beautiful, frustrating (not Christopher), so different, unforgettable and heartbreaking at times but not gratuitously so."
denise_vick shared a tip "It really is an awesome read. I read it in ab a day and couldn't put it down."
kelly_wullner shared a tip "I loved this book. I got a little mom anxiety while reading, but what a marvelously told story."
blanca_robles shared a tip "Brilliant IMAGERY!"
samantha_wiley_4620 shared a tip "Yes! 100% I would even re read."
victoria_barragan shared a tip "It was so realistic. almost like I could relate to the character"
elizabeth_wissinger shared a tip "Um. It’s strange. But sort of interesting. I would walk, not run, to check it out."
sarah_winston_5972 shared a tip "I LOVED this one. Not only is it a wonderful story, it’s like being inside his head."
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