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machadofam8's review against another edition
3.0
Good, I felt she captured the spirit of autism well and I loved the way she wrote using Anthony's voice. A little bit too much of Jodi Picoult at the end, though.
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
Soooooooo
My 3rd Lisa Genova and I think I'm going to need a break.
I wanted to read this because I really like her writing style. But 25 pages in, I had to put it down because I was overcome with emotion. Three books later, I picked it up again and got through.
It was easy to read. The subject matter was autism and I was interested in that, specifically, because I know nothing about it.
The parts where Beth was writing as Anthony were very hard to read. The passages are good in that they get you into an autistic mind but the repetition was killing me. And that's the point, right? But it doesn't make it any easier to read and deal with. Which, again, is the point.
The other parts, with the infidelity, self-discovery, etc. were good and I related to it. But it just kind of limped along for me. At one point, Genova writes "She held her sandals in her peace fingers" and that made me want to abandon the book right there. But I stuck with it because I had 30-ish pages left.
Bottom line: meh. It wasn't terrible and I'm glad I read it for the insight into autism. I would like to read a really good autism book next. I guess this was kind of a primer.
My 3rd Lisa Genova and I think I'm going to need a break.
I wanted to read this because I really like her writing style. But 25 pages in, I had to put it down because I was overcome with emotion. Three books later, I picked it up again and got through.
It was easy to read. The subject matter was autism and I was interested in that, specifically, because I know nothing about it.
The parts where Beth was writing as Anthony were very hard to read. The passages are good in that they get you into an autistic mind but the repetition was killing me. And that's the point, right? But it doesn't make it any easier to read and deal with. Which, again, is the point.
The other parts, with the infidelity, self-discovery, etc. were good and I related to it. But it just kind of limped along for me. At one point, Genova writes "She held her sandals in her peace fingers" and that made me want to abandon the book right there. But I stuck with it because I had 30-ish pages left.
Bottom line: meh. It wasn't terrible and I'm glad I read it for the insight into autism. I would like to read a really good autism book next. I guess this was kind of a primer.
erinkayata's review against another edition
5.0
I was hesitant to read this as I’ve had mixed opinions on the books I’ve read from this author so far (LOVED still alice, didn’t love every note played), but this one made me a solid fan once more. While the parallel stories aspect was a little confusing, I think it compelled me to keep reading so I could see how it all came together. And ultimately, the message was beautiful. I really love how the author taps into the human side of neurological conditions and reminds us it’s still possible to connect with loved ones who have them. That connection might just look different. I appreciate her work so much.
ajmarrs's review against another edition
3.0
Writing: 4. Liked it, enjoyed it, but it was a little slow moving.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
4.0
I'm conflicted on what star rating I should give. 3 or 4. I loved the parts dealing with Anthony's autism and he's mother struggles, gave me a real insight on how it's like to be a parent for a kid's with autism. That's a 4.
But the story that went besides that, I just didn't enjoy it as much and that is a 3 for me.
But the story that went besides that, I just didn't enjoy it as much and that is a 3 for me.
chefd's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the character of Anthony and the ending. She tells a great story and in the process you get to learn something. Great combination.
expatally's review against another edition
4.0
Love the last sentence "The spectrum is long and wide, and we're all on it. Once you believe this, it becomes easy to see how we're all connected."
jesassa's review against another edition
4.0
❤️ Love. So much love. I'm not ready to write a review yet, but I will. And it will be glowing.
Update: 12/24/15
Such a great book! It wasn't what I expected it would be but I loved it. As always, Lisa Genova is stellar and I adored the characters. I always feel like I've learned something when I finish one of her books and this was no different. What a read!
Update: 12/24/15
Such a great book! It wasn't what I expected it would be but I loved it. As always, Lisa Genova is stellar and I adored the characters. I always feel like I've learned something when I finish one of her books and this was no different. What a read!
ashleyhaayema's review against another edition
4.0
I liked the story and the idea of this book but I found at times it was too descriptive and I just skimmed over those parts because I wanted to finish the book. I will say the book was very predictable.
But it was a good story.
But it was a good story.