Caitlin's mother died from cancer, her older brother Devon helped her deal with life, growing up, and acting normal. Now that Devon is dead, Caitlin has no one to help her navigate the world the rest of us take for granted. Caitlin searches for the closure she and her father so desperately need and learns about life in all its messy glory.
Caitlin helped me see the world in a totally different way. Thanks to her, I understand what it is like to grow up with Aspberger's Syndrome. Through Caitlyn's eyes, I have a new understanding of empathy, finesse, and things I take for granted - like making friends. This book made me laugh out loud one minute and sob the next. I LOVED this little girl.
Kathryn Erskine breaks all the rules of writing in this book, so it takes a while to figure out what is real. Once I caught on to her style, I enjoyed the way it mirrored Caitlin's world. It is beautifully written and captures the character perfectly. It is a short book, but because of the author's play with style and theme, I recommend this book to advanced readers.
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