Forget Me Not

This book is a deep dive into the mind of a high functioning autistic and it's perfectly done. The whole story is told from Elijah's POV and [a:Jordan Castillo Price 268722 Jordan Castillo Price https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1325364144p2/268722.jpg] doesn't flinch from showing us the difficult parts of being on the spectrum: the stimming, the flat affect, the disconnect. There isn't a false note and yet she also believably makes Elijah the hero of his own story. Elijah is smart, self aware and resourceful. Using the recordings to protect himself from the bully: genius. Though he's thirty-six he is perhaps in love for the first time and it's a pleasure to watch Elijah work out what's best for him, who his friends are and how he truly feels ... and Daniel sigh what a good, loving, and caring person. In spite of all that is weighing him down in life he's so patient with Elijah, he tries to read up on Aspergers to make sure he isn't taking advantage or hurting him.Once again [a:Seth Clayton 14956475 Seth Clayton https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/user/u_50x66-632230dc9882b4352d753eedf9396530.png] does the narration it's nothing short of brilliant.This volume builds on and augments the world of Mnevermind making it richer, giving it texture. If this were written in any other genre it would already be adapted for the screen.

“I think I'd like to stop at the Quick Lube. Is it quick, really, or is that just the name? Do they service Hondas? Will they need to see my title and registration? Do I need an appointment? Can I pay with my debit card?”

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I really enjoyed reading from Elijah's perspective, and I think it was necessary in order to understand the depth of his character, as it's not outwardly expressed and therefore couldn't be shown through Daniel's POV.

I do wish the mnems had been less obvious, because I like being surprised. I look forward to seeing how everything is wrapped up in the final book, hopefully with some surprises along the way!