50 books to read before you die number 9 Mark Haddon. The curious incident of the dog in the night-time.

I think that the greatest accolade I can give this book is simple, I passed in to my 12 year old daughter who read it in a couple of hours.
The story of Christopher an autistic 15 year old, who sadly experiences the break up of his parents.
Christopher is a mathematical genius and he uses this skill to get by in life, I think to distract him from the chaos of his family life.

This is a wonderfully told yet far too true story of the breakdown of family life in a town like any other in England.

Apparantly , another film is on its way, could be difficult to portray this very complicated young man.

Excellent book!