This book is a must read for anyone that knows anyone with an Autistic kid. I know, from experience.

I read this years ago when it first came out, and twice now is enough for me. While it would not bear up a third time, I’d definitely recommend it to anyone once for a smart, different, very enjoyable read. Like Christopher’s mum realizes, it’s hard to spend a lot of time with Christopher unless you have the patience of a saint.

This book was a great read! Told from the perspective of an autistic boy, he tries to solve the "mystery" of his neighbor lady's murdered dog. Helps you understand the thought processes of someone with autism, and how literally many things said are taken by an autistic person. Discusses the strain of autism on and unexpected beauty in the relationships in the lives of people who love someone with autism. A sometimes tragic, sometimes funny story, a very enjoyable read!

A quirky, honest, fun, quick read told from the perspective of a character who lives on the spectrum.

Great book! I really enjoyed the book while reading; if you are looking for a heart-warming;funny and a moving book, this is it. You really should read this. I absolutely loved it!

It should be noted that most of the internal thoughts of Christopher do not accurately depict the thought processes of a person with autism.

Heart-warming and hilariously funny insight into the mind of an autistic teenager. My favorite quote: "I think people believe in heaven because they don't like the idea of dying, because they want to carry on living and they don't like the idea that other people will move into their house and put their things into the rubbish."

This was an amazing and unique book. It is both extremely funny and sometimes heartbreakingly sad. It can be read as both a quick mystery story and as a thought-provoking book about the challenges of autism. The narrator, a teen boy with autism, provides an unusual voice and can really help a reader look at situations from a different point of view. This book could be enjoyed by both mature teens and adults.

A great story told through the experiences of a boy with autism. The author does a great job with the voice of his main character. This would be a great conversation starter for middle school to high school students who might have preconceived ideas of what it means to have a "disability" like autism.

While never stated outright, Christopher has autism, which makes the narrative style very straight forward. Yet despite his inability to feel or truly comprehend emotions, his story encompasses a variety of individuals whose motives and emotions while a mystery to Christopher come across to the reader. The novel has many significant references to The Hound of the Baskervilles as it is Christopher's favourite novel and informs his decision to investigate the dog's death. Exploring themes of truth, family, and the challenges posed by caring for an individual who perceives life differently.