Novel Response

        So far into the book, I really like the perspective of the story, as well as the how Christopher's words and actions can teach readers more about autism. Before the novel, I didn't know much about autism, save for a couple of things I've read on the internet. Reading in the main characters perspective puts living with a disability in a different light. Another thing that draws me towards the novels is how adults treat Christopher, adults such as his father. The possible scenarios that could involve both his parents as well as Mr. and Mrs' Shears can show how his parents may be keeping away information from him due to his autism. I wonder if the information they are withholding is best kept secret, or if they should be shed into the light. Perhaps Chris really would not be able to take the truth. Although he seemed almost nonchalant about his mother's "death", it may only seem that way because it had been two years since his mother died, or maybe explaining the emotions he felt was too hard to pin-point into a single expression like 'sad'.
      Parents withholding information is something I can relate to, although the fact that parents keep some information to themselves does not particularly make me mad or upset. Everyone, including adults are allowed to keep secrets. There are as many secrets in the world as there are people, and it doesn't hurt not to know your parents. That said however, when you have right to know about something, that's when parents need to tell you whats going on. For example, it's really unlikely that Chris's father is actually telling the truth about his mother. Although he may be under lots of stress, that doesn't excuse keeping that from his son. I personally think his father should tell Chris where his mother went, even if he doesn't want to deal with the repercussions.