The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

FICTION
Fresh, inventive, artfully written debut novel.
The hero of the book, Christopher, is an autistic 15 year old who sets out to solve the murder of his neighbor's dog.  The story is a honest and convincing narration laid out through the eyes of Christopher.  I started out very pleased with this book and hurried to read a few pages every day in my free time, but towards the end, I couldn't wait to just be done with it.  It can drag on a bit once you get the general idea...

My Rating : 3/5

 

Still Alice by Lisa Genova

FICTION
Insightful book on the despair and struggle faced by a successful and intellectual patient, and her family, when she is diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease at fifty.  Compassionate story that sheds some light on how this disease can creep up on those genetically vulnerable to it.

My Rating: 3/5

The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick

FICTION
Compelling, witty, heartwarming!
This book is emotional, troubling, funny and romantic all rolled into one. Pat Peoples is an endearing Eagles fan who comes to terms with his mental illness and marital failure and finally builds his life with another damaged soul, Tiffany. This book is cleverly detailed, gracefully weaved, a must read!

 

My Rating: 4/5