SUMMARY : This book took an entirely different perspective from any book I've ever read, and I really enjoyed it. This book is told from the perspective of Christopher a young (I believe autistic) boy. When the neighbors dog Wellington is killed Christopher's world turns upside down as he tries to solve the murder mystery. Christopher lives by rules, routine, and a certain schedule. When Wellington dies though Christopher breaks all rules and life as he knows it in order to solve the mystery like his favorite detective Sherlock Holmes. 
 OPINION : Some people many find the "tangents" that Christopher went off on really overwhelming. I personally enjoyed them though. It really helped me to get into the mind of the character, and in all honesty maybe understand all autistic people a bit more on a daily basis now. You see where their mind travels, what they think, and really get to go in depth with them. There is no filter for Christopher, and his utter honesty is really respectable (even if it's something the can't control). I never felt that despite the tangents I became overwhelmed or got off track from the story too much. Everything was tied back in someway or another, and if it wasn't then it was just to give Christopher more characterization. 
 The story was upbeat and sad at the same time. Christopher's adventure really helped him step out of his comfort zone and seek the world. Though the results that came from the mystery may have been heart breaking it was still with purpose. You'll find yourself relating much more than expected to Christopher with his OCD tendencies and how often his mind wanders.