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The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida

emotional informative slow-paced

3.0

Interesting but occasionally I wished that he wouldn't speak for the whole autistic community, especially since people with autism have such varied experiences.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

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emotional reflective medium-paced

3.5

Marcellus the giant Pacific octopus makes this whole book better.

The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna

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dark reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Inspired by Frankenstein, but made me think of several more recent books that involved cloning - Nancy Farmer's House of the Scorpion and something by Neal Shusterman... Loved the characters, even if some of the set-up seemed a little unrealistic.

A Brain Like No Other: The Extraordinary Story of How the Human Mind Evolved by Joseph Jebelli

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informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

Fascinating. I especially loved the first half which focuses on the evolution of the brain until now. The last few chapters are more theoretical, and I found them interesting but complex - and sometimes I found myself arguing with them as I read. Still, the information in general is really accessible and interesting.

The Wild Robot by Peter Brown

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