Journal Entry 1 by bookfairy65 from Yass, New South Wales Australia on Friday, April 01, 2005

I have heard plenty of good reports about this book, so I purchased it especially to be the 200th book I registered. I've noticed alot of people have it on their wish list, so when I get around to reading it I think I'll send it out as a ring. 

Journal Entry 2 by bookfairy65 from Yass, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, April 07, 2005

I loved this book! It's a fabulous read...and I finished it way too soon. To quote from the back cover "Gave me that rare, greedy feeling of: This is so good I want to read it all at once but I mustn't or it will be over too soon".

The story is about 15 year old Christopher, who suffers from Asperger's Syndrome. He discovers a 'murdered' dog, decides to investigate who killed it and writes a story about it.

I found this book particularly interesting because a friend of mine has a son with Asperger's. I was amazed at the similar behavioural traits between him and Christopher.

I am starting a bookring with this book, PM me to join. 

Journal Entry 3 by bookfairy65 from Yass, New South Wales Australia on Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Journal Entry 4 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, April 14, 2005

Received today from bookfairy65. Thanks. 

Journal Entry 5 by catsalive from Rooty Hill, New South Wales Australia on Saturday, April 16, 2005

It was interesting & informative but I didn't really enjoy it. What a world to live in with no coping mechanisms. Unlike the quote on the back, I just couldn't wait to get it over with, but I'm glad I have read it.

Off to Mistlerose on Monday. 

Journal Entry 6 by Mistlerose from Frankston, Victoria Australia on Wednesday, April 20, 2005

arrived today. Thankyou very much for giving me the chance to read this book. 

Journal Entry 7 by Mistlerose from Frankston, Victoria Australia on Friday, May 13, 2005

I really enjoyed this one.

I hope I have not held onto it for too long, but my sisters baby was born 6 weeks prem so I have been busy. I hope to get it moving in the next few days. 

Journal Entry 8 by gypsyrose02 from Byford, Western Australia Australia on Friday, May 20, 2005

received yesterday. will read asap. 

Journal Entry 9 by gypsyrose02 from Byford, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, May 31, 2005

i couldnt get into this book. i think im going through one of those 'im bored' stages. i have about 4 books next to my bed and all, but one, are boring me. thanks for including me, but im going to keep it moving.
on to saki. 

Journal Entry 10 by gypsyrose02 from Byford, Western Australia Australia on Monday, June 20, 2005

finally got this sorted. sorry guys! going out to saki tomorrow. 

Journal Entry 11 by Saki from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Monday, June 27, 2005

After some technical glitches, gypsyrose02 and I eventually managed to make contact, and the book arrived in the mail yesterday. Thanks, gypsyrose02. 

Journal Entry 12 by Saki from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Saturday, July 02, 2005

I had heard good things about this book, but I was alittle disappointed in it myself. I hadn't realised it was in the 'for younger readers' genre. This in itself would not prevent me from enjoying a book, but in this case I felt the book was limited by the characteristics of that genre and the plot was rather formulaic.

It wasn't all bad though. The characterisation of Christopher was interesting. Although he has a poor understanding of human emotions and social interaction, he also has an acute understanding of the way the world works in other ways; for example, he assumes that anyone would come to the big bang theory if they just bothered to think about how the universe was formed. Mark Haddon has Christopher state early in the book that he doesn't like jokes because they don't make sense (the way, for example, maths makes sense). But Haddon then goes on to draw alot of gentle humour from the gaps between Christopher's 'detective' work and the 'real' state of affairs which is becoming apparent to the reader. One quibble I had with the characterisation was that for someone who supposedly had a poor understanding of psychology and emotions, Christopher probably had too good an insight into his own condition at times. But, I put this down to the author's need to explain certain things to the reader.

Thanks for the opportunity to participate in the bookring, Bookfairy65. I have pmed amberc and will send the book on to her when I receive her address. 

Journal Entry 13 by Saki from Melbourne, Victoria Australia on Tuesday, July 05, 2005

Sent in the mail today to AmberC. Happy Reading! 

Journal Entry 14 by amberC from Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Monday, July 11, 2005

received safey in the mail today. it will be going to Broome with me on Thursday. 

Journal Entry 15 by Winged-1 from Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Monday, July 25, 2005

reading before my mum does ( amberC ) 

Journal Entry 16 by Winged-1 from Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Wednesday, August 10, 2005

BEST BOOK EVA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Journal Entry 17 by amberC from Darwin, Northern Territory Australia on Wednesday, August 10, 2005

i enjoyed this book for the way it shows what it is like to live in Christophers world. i work with special needs kids, including one with autism.

off to Shilpa this afternoon 

Journal Entry 18 by ShilpaM from Rydalmere, New South Wales Australia on Monday, August 15, 2005

Received safe and well!! Will start on it tonight. 

Journal Entry 19 by ShilpaM from Rydalmere, New South Wales Australia on Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Wow, what a great book!! It's interesting to see things through Christopher's eyes, rather than focusing on his parents. I love how he blocks things out with maths, but I feel for him because he can't understand the love his parents have for him. I almost cried when he found the letters!!

Reserved for tobysrus. 

Journal Entry 20 by tobysrus from Cambridge, Massachusetts USA on Thursday, September 08, 2005

Book arrived some time during the past week while I was on vacation. Looks interesting and I am looking forward to reading it. 

Journal Entry 21 by tobysrus from Cambridge, Massachusetts USA on Wednesday, September 28, 2005

Definitely the best book I have read year-to-date! Very engrossing....once you pick it up you can't put it down. Unique telling the story as a 15 year old autistic boy. Highly recommend! 

Journal Entry 22 by tobysrus at to a bookcrosser in sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases on Thursday, September 29, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (9/29/2005 UTC) at to a bookcrosser in sent by mail, A Bookring -- Controlled Releases

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A successful bookring on its way back home to bookfairy65! Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 23 by bookfairy65 from Yass, New South Wales Australia on Monday, October 03, 2005

This book arrived back home safely this morning. Thanks to all who participated in the bookring! My first successful bookring!

I will be reserving this book for a while, I think my daughter might read it. 

Journal Entry 24 by upsidedowngirl from Yass, New South Wales Australia on Saturday, October 29, 2005

This is one of the best books I've ever read. I felt sorry for Christopher and I liked how he explained things. 

Journal Entry 25 by bookfairy65 at on Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Released 6 yrs ago (1/31/2006 UTC) at

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Releasing this to bookfairy73, she is planning a mass release at her place of work soon. She may or may not read this before releasing it, either way, enjoy! 

Journal Entry 26 by bookfairy73 from Sydney, New South Wales Australia on Monday, February 06, 2006

Thanks BF65 - I have already read this book. I will pass it on to someone who I know will like it. 

Journal Entry 27 by stubbles from Sydney, New South Wales Australia on Sunday, February 26, 2006

Caught this book through a controlled release. Absolutely loved it. Easy to read, but a really great book. I have passed it on to my mum to read before I release it into the wild.