Very different from many books I've read, and while I wasn't entirely riveted with the story, I was swept away by the narration, which I suspect was the author's goal. To read how an autistic teenager navigates the world, especially when that world becomes painful and darkened by betrayal from loved ones, was enlightening and heart-breaking at the same time. Though Christopher cannot empathize with those around him, readers will most certainly empathize with him. But we also empathize with his father, a man who's made mistakes but has done the best he can in very difficult circumstances. I recommend this book for a different literary experience.