This novel is one I read recently whilst I was on my holiday after it was recommended to me. It’s quite unique. It’s written from the view point and narrated by a 15yr old boy who has autism. It might sound like quite a daunting read but actually it’s laugh out loud funny. The emotionless, highly logical and mathematical mind of the lead character Christopher, means the whole world around him and the way he interacts with it and people is very different to the way you or I would. (Assuming that you are not autistic).
WARNING SPOILERS
The story stems from Christopher finding Mrs Shears, his neighbours’, dog speared with a garden fork. He decides to turn detective to discover ‘who done it’ and to write a book about what he findsout. During his investigations he discovers that his father had lied about the death of his mother, who is alive and well and shacked up across London with Mr Shears. He also discovers that his Father had had an affair with Mrs Shears, the neighbour - who’s dog was ‘murdered’. Christopher takes all this in his stride. But when it turns out that it was his father that had killed Mrs Shears’ dog he decides he can no longer trust him and sets off across London with his pet rat, Toby, to find his mother. Pursued by police he finally arrives at his mothers and Mr Shears’ flat intent on living there. However, his presence puts strain on his mother’s relationship with Mr Shears, which eventually breaks down. During this escapade he also manages to pass his Maths A Level, this is all part of his plan to become a Scientist.
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