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Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend
by Matthew Dicks
I chose this book based on the recommendation that if you liked The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time , you will like this. While there are some similarities, this book is certainly original, thought provoking and highly entertaining. It took me a while to get into it, but after a while I couldn't put it down, or stop thinking about my own imaginary friend from my childhood.
The story is narrated by Budo, the imaginary friend of young Max who has a form of autism. We follow Budo as he helps Max navigate his day to day life as well as following those he cares for, without being able to interact or reciprocity of the love he feels for others. Through these observations, we find out how Max’s parents are struggling with his autism and how it affects their relationship. At times, it feels almost uncomfortable to be sharing these private moments.
Budo also encounters other imaginary friends in all shapes, sizes and forms of being. He is consumed by the idea of not existing, fearing what would happen if Max no longer believed in him.
He is the only witness when Max is kidnapped and must reach out to other imaginary friends to help him rescue Max. This comes at a great cost to Budo who must leave a terrified Max to get help, and lead him to the one imaginary friend he fears.
This was a fantastic read that had me lost in this world of imagination.
The story is narrated by Budo, the imaginary friend of young Max who has a form of autism. We follow Budo as he helps Max navigate his day to day life as well as following those he cares for, without being able to interact or reciprocity of the love he feels for others. Through these observations, we find out how Max’s parents are struggling with his autism and how it affects their relationship. At times, it feels almost uncomfortable to be sharing these private moments.
Budo also encounters other imaginary friends in all shapes, sizes and forms of being. He is consumed by the idea of not existing, fearing what would happen if Max no longer believed in him.
He is the only witness when Max is kidnapped and must reach out to other imaginary friends to help him rescue Max. This comes at a great cost to Budo who must leave a terrified Max to get help, and lead him to the one imaginary friend he fears.
This was a fantastic read that had me lost in this world of imagination.