The story gets more and more interesting as the book goes on. Now we finally understand why Chris' mother left. We see how Chris reacts to extreme emotional trauma, and he begins his journey to London to see his mother.
Most importantly, we learn who killed Wellington. This discovery forces Chris' hand to leave the house in Swindon.
We start to see a bit more about Chris' dad--who we discover is named Ed (like Ed Sheeran)--and that he's been hiding a lot from Chris for a long time and been bending the rules of their relationship. There are dozens of letters that Mother sent to Chris, but Ed kept them away from Chris and lied to him about his mother having a "heart attack" and dying. It turns out that their honest relationship has been fractured and Chris no longer feels safe in the same house as his dad.
Mainly, in all essence, because Ed killed Wellington.
Chris' own dad was the murderer of Mrs. Shears' dog.
This event has really shocked Chris emotionally. Suddenly, he's been taking things into his own hands and has shown responsibility and maturity. He's going to a crowded place on his own (London, by train to be exact. I think it's safe to say that everyone in England rides the train to get places.) and he's not showing any fear whatsoever in this journey. It begins to show development of a character and how he's gone from an autistic kid with no real understanding of anything but science and maths into a traumatized individual who is ready to take the world on his own. Especially when he goes to the station, he suddenly has to man up and use the same observation skills he uses as a detective to overcome his fears.
I only have a quarter of the book left. Chris has arrived in London and ready to find his mother. I think the book will end well, as in either his parents will reconcile or something better.
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ReplyDeleteand the Ed Sheeran referance... aha.
"...he's gone from an autistic kid with no real understanding of anything but science and maths into a traumatized individual who is ready to take the world on his own."
Exactly, couldn't of said it better. Chris feels strong enough that he's finally ready to step out of the shell of his daily routine in Swindon. He still ponders whether he'll be able to take his A level maths exam, but he knows his safety (despite his unrealistic dramatization of how "unsafe" his house with his dad is) is more important.