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marielfd's review
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
csquareded's review
4.0
I thought it was very good, I really enjoy all of her books that I read. This one seems to have some really good descriptions of people on the Autism/Asperger's spectrum. I only gave it a 4 stars though cause I thought the ending was a bit more predictable then the other's I've read. Though maybe that's just cause I'm getting more used to her writing.
pilesoflaundry113's review
1.0
This book was so bad I didn't finish it. I figured out what happened to Jess about half way through. I felt like Jacobs character was over explained to the point it was irritating and everyone else was under developed.
lolitaaa_'s review
emotional
informative
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
savpank's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hayfarmer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
slsteele's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
awwcripes's review
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
iamdwg's review against another edition
4.0
Predictable, but well-structured
As others state, the book is heavily saturated in Asperger's Syndrome facts, but that's not really what bothered me at all. I found those facts, and the way in which they're presented to be quite fascinating. Instead, I'd say it had more of an issue keeping this mystery, well, mysterious. I made a prediction early on that more or less turned out to be true, which made everything that much more predictable. That being said, just because it's predictable doesn't make it bad. I enjoyed this story, as well as the characters strewn out throughout the entirety. I also liked the varying vantage points & voices.
As others state, the book is heavily saturated in Asperger's Syndrome facts, but that's not really what bothered me at all. I found those facts, and the way in which they're presented to be quite fascinating. Instead, I'd say it had more of an issue keeping this mystery, well, mysterious. I made a prediction early on that more or less turned out to be true, which made everything that much more predictable. That being said, just because it's predictable doesn't make it bad. I enjoyed this story, as well as the characters strewn out throughout the entirety. I also liked the varying vantage points & voices.
emerygirl's review
3.0
A book about an autistic boy who is fixated on crime scenes. I liked the story, but found the characters somewhat unbelievable. It was all tied up a little too neatly at the end for my liking.