The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (BOOKRAY)
11 journalers for this copy...
My Uncle sent me this book for release, and I bought another copy at a garage sale, so I think I'll start a BookRay(U.S.) with this one.
226 pages
From the inside cover: "Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically gifted, autistic fifteen-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secret information about his mother."
I really liked this book, I thought it was an excellent story about a boys adventure in solving crime. The author wrote the character extremely well and must have a good understanding inside the mind of a person with autisim. I'm not even sure whether the author is autistic himself, the way that the book is written it's hard to tell. I would recommend this book to others.
Bookray members
1.Iamagirldork-New Mexico
2.Star11-80-Oklahoma
3.Jengif- Virginia
4.Caridad-Florida
5.VVilliam- Maryland
6.Msreed- Maryland
7.Eckleburg- Maryland<----
8.Bartonz- Washington
9.Martyup- California
226 pages
From the inside cover: "Despite his overwhelming fear of interacting with people, Christopher, a mathematically gifted, autistic fifteen-year-old boy, decides to investigate the murder of a neighbor's dog and uncovers secret information about his mother."
I really liked this book, I thought it was an excellent story about a boys adventure in solving crime. The author wrote the character extremely well and must have a good understanding inside the mind of a person with autisim. I'm not even sure whether the author is autistic himself, the way that the book is written it's hard to tell. I would recommend this book to others.
Bookray members
1.Iamagirldork-New Mexico
2.Star11-80-Oklahoma
3.Jengif- Virginia
4.Caridad-Florida
5.VVilliam- Maryland
6.Msreed- Maryland
7.Eckleburg- Maryland<----
8.Bartonz- Washington
9.Martyup- California
Journal Entry 2 by Chevygoddess at Sent Via United States Postal Service in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, trades, California USA on Monday, September 11, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (9/11/2006 UTC) at Sent Via United States Postal Service in -- Mail or by hand-rings, RABCK, meetings, trades, California USA
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Sent to New Mexico, Enjoy...
Sent to New Mexico, Enjoy...
Received today. I'm currently reading one and have one more in front of it. I should be done in about two weeks. Thanks!
OK...I did NOT expect to get through this book as fast as I did. It was a super quick read. It is WONDERFUL!!! This is the story of an autistic and OCD teen who starts out trying to solve a murder mystery. Instead, he ends up making a journey of a lifetime and at the same time, learns something new about himself. This book is truly moving and sweet. I read it in an afternoon as I was completely drawn into the story. I would highly recommend this book. While it isn't your "ordinary, typical novel," it is a WONDERFUL read.
I have PMd star11-80 so I can send it on its next journey.
I have PMd star11-80 so I can send it on its next journey.
Just received today... will start ASAP...
I was a little disappointed by this book. It was moderately cute, but nothing to really write home about. A quick read, it would have been more enjoyable to me without all the pictures and math equations, etc. Sending to the next person on the list.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time arrived safely in Virginia!
This book was different from what I usually like to read. While I can't say I really liked the book that has more to do with personal taste. It was worth reading though because I learned a lot about autistic people. Now I understand why they can have screaming fits or certain distaste for colors. There were certain ways in that I could relate to Christopher too. One is that I also don't like the different food on my plate touching each other!
Mailed to Caridad in Florida.
It is now melting in Miami, FL (90+ degrees). Will start after I finish the current book I am reading and PM next victim on the list for his address.
I really enjoyed reading this story because when I was in my teens I was a camp councilor for special needs kids, ages 3-5, and it was very difficult to relate to them without any experience at that time. Now, I have more knowledge and experience and really could relate to many parts of the story. And it was a great story! Thanks, Chevygoddess!
Put in the mail to VVilliam.
Just got this book in the mail, and I can't wait to dive in after I finish The Screwtape Letters. Thanks ChevyGoddess!
This was a great book, both as a story of a young autistic teen and as an Oliver Sacks-like analysis of what it feels like to be autistic. I found many interesting insights into how autistic people are different, and alike, to 'normal' people. Christopher's introspections on what makes something a good day and how rules affect the world were quite good. I also really enjoyed the book's presentation with the inserted images and first-person narration. I definitely reccomend this book, although it's a quick and probably one-time read.
Handed this book to Msreed.
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Handed this book to Msreed.
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I received this book a few days ago and have just started reading it. I'll try to finish it and send it on its way soon!
I finished this and enjoyed it, thanks! I'm ready to send it on to Martyup.
I couldn't get ahold of Martyup, so I'm sending it along to Eckleburg.
Received this ring-book from Msreed last Friday. It's a cute little book, a quick read. Very sensitive and insightful. Will have to find out who's next!
Whoops, didn't log in first. So it's a cute little book, a quick read. Very sensitive and insightful. Wonder who's next for this bookray?
Received today. I'm currently reading one and have two more in front of it. I should be done in about three weeks. Thanks! I'm really looking forward to reading it.
What a brilliant book!! I couldn't put it down.
Am sending it on to Martyup
Am sending it on to Martyup
Received in the mail. Will read next week during my spring break.
