More About the Book
In an interview with Naomi at Consumed by Ink blog, Aaron Cully Drake fills us in on his inspiration and writing process for Do You Think This Is Strange?
"Aaron Cully Drake might be our Canadian equivalent of Lisa Genova. His debut novel Do You Think This Is Strange? is a riveting novel narrated by a highly functional autistic seventeen-year old. The author, whose daughter has autism, managed to create an accessible and lovable character, opening the reader’s mind to a condition very little understood amongst the public ... It questions the concept of normality and relationship; it raises awareness about people with autism; it does, hopefully, trigger interest and understanding towards people who behave differently than the majority. To put it simply, Do You Think This Is Strange? is a very human book that everyone should read." —Angelique, Maple Books
"Outstanding . . . The relationship between Saskia and Freddy is everything teen romance readers yearn for, but complex enough for adult readers. With an enthralling character voice, an atypical narrative structure, and an unexpected mystery, Drake's first outing sets a high bar for his next." —Publishers Weekly
Published:
May 1, 2015
Format:
Paperback / softback Trade paperback (US)
Page Count:
272