The main character Christopher makes the novel very interesting, because he suffers from the disease Asberger’s syndrome, which is a mild form for autism. This affects the book in every possible way, because he is the author and because he sees things completely different than normal people do. Asberger’s syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder that is characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests.
By having Christopher as the author of the book, it makes us see how an autistic boy thinks and act, and how difficult for him it is to function in the society. He does not get humor and lies, and his thoughts are always plain and logical. This gives the readers a greater understanding of how a boy with this disorder sees the world, and it gives the book a new twist which makes it more interesting.
Not only do we get to see Christopher’s view of life, but also how his disorder affects the people around him. It is a huge challenge for his father, and demands him to be patient, calm, and also precise to create a safe atmosphere for Christopher.
