To date, David Mitchell hasn’t written a book I didn’t like, and this one is no exception. In fact, it will be one of my favorites because of its subject matter. I don’t always fully understand Mitchell’s work, especially the horology storyline that runs through his most recent books. But I love the way he…
I love David Mitchell – I love how every book by him is more of an experience than just a read. This book felt like a whirlwind, or a roller coaster. It’s told in nine slightly-interlocking chapters. At first the chapters feel very distinct – a character in one might bump into a character in…
David Mitchell is one of my favorite writers, and this book didn’t disappoint. If you’re looking for a creepy haunted house story, this one is eerie and at times terrifying. This short novel is also a companion to his recent The Bone Clocks, and I think in that regard it’s a little less successful. But…
I’ve been struggling to write a review of this book. I loved it but also found it maddening. It’s this big, complicated, meandering story, but it all comes together in a really dramatic conclusion. I love David Mitchell and everything he writes, from Cloud Atlas to Jacob de Zoet to his translation of The Reason…
I have several friends who have children on the autism spectrum, and being in the education world I think it’s important that I understand as much as I can. My sister is a special education teacher and she works with autistic children every day. I sent her this book. The Reason I Jump was written…
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