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A review by kristiemjm
Kaleidoscope by Kevin Berry
4.0
4.5
The story picks up a few months after the events in Stim ended. Both Robert and Chloe are still adjusting from the events of the earthquake that changed their daily life on a flip of a dime.
The events that Chloe endures within this story are barely manageable for even a person who isn't autistic. She pulls through like a champion. But like all champions, she has some low points. Although we do have to remember what is a low for someone whose autistic, can be kind of extreme.
The flow of this book is very similar to Stim. This, is a good thing. Not often I'd say that, but I feel it makes you understand Chloe more. I wanted to be with her and try to understand her, because as we read about her current dealings, we also learn more about her family dynamic, or should I say, lack thereof. She's one who needs more friends who understand her.
Normally, when the main character of a book is down and such, the secondary character comes and tries to help. Well, in this case, that doesn't happen. And in a normal situation one would get mad at a character while reading this book. But with Robert, you can't expect the "norms", all because of how his brain works. Simple things as sarcasm and saying "penny for your thoughts" are over is head. It's just the quirk of the autistic mind. He tries hard, truly. It's just he doesn't pick up on such things.
Overall, I love this book. It was hard to see Chloe hit that low, but at the same time, we got to see how she thinks things through and in the end, she finds her place in this world.
The story picks up a few months after the events in Stim ended. Both Robert and Chloe are still adjusting from the events of the earthquake that changed their daily life on a flip of a dime.
The events that Chloe endures within this story are barely manageable for even a person who isn't autistic. She pulls through like a champion. But like all champions, she has some low points. Although we do have to remember what is a low for someone whose autistic, can be kind of extreme.
The flow of this book is very similar to Stim. This, is a good thing. Not often I'd say that, but I feel it makes you understand Chloe more. I wanted to be with her and try to understand her, because as we read about her current dealings, we also learn more about her family dynamic, or should I say, lack thereof. She's one who needs more friends who understand her.
Normally, when the main character of a book is down and such, the secondary character comes and tries to help. Well, in this case, that doesn't happen. And in a normal situation one would get mad at a character while reading this book. But with Robert, you can't expect the "norms", all because of how his brain works. Simple things as sarcasm and saying "penny for your thoughts" are over is head. It's just the quirk of the autistic mind. He tries hard, truly. It's just he doesn't pick up on such things.
Overall, I love this book. It was hard to see Chloe hit that low, but at the same time, we got to see how she thinks things through and in the end, she finds her place in this world.