Marcelo in the Real World Audiobook

" I read this book this summer. It was very informative while being very readable. "

" I loved everything about this book from the writing to the cover. "

" This book was in my TBR library for way too long, the junior high gave us their copy because of inappropriate stuff, but the senior high kids will enjoy this book, I certainly did. Marcelo was my hero from page one, I didn't like his dad, but maybe he had a little teeny point in making him work in the real world. Wendell was such a snake and I squirmed when he discussed Jasmine, what he demanded from Marcelo,and how confused Marcelo became with the choices he had to make. If you liked Haddon's book, Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time, you will love this book. Both books are enlightening and sympathetic to the Asperger Syndrome characters and it is amazing to look at the way they view the world, interact with others, and ultimately make their way in the world. I really enjoyed Marcelo's mother and the rabbi who helped Marcelo just by talking about "things", life, etc. I enjoyed Marcelo's descriptions of people, animals, his surroundings and his feelings about what he is experiencing. "

" This book is interesting because it gives some insight into Asperger's. Marcelo is a young man that is living with Aspergers and the book details his life as he is pushed into "the real world". I thought the book was really good in the way it portrayed the innocence of Marcelo & the, sometimes, absurdity of what normal society considers the real world. I enjoyed the book, though did have a hard time with Marcelo referring to himself in the third person, as well as his seemingly inability to use pronouns. But I guess that is one of the problems with asperger's, a disorder that many of us have very little understanding with or spend much time dealing with. "

" In a similar vein to 'The Curious Incident...' but, in my opinion, not as good. Still worth reading though as a bit of an insight into the world of autism. "

" Didn't enjoy the juxtaposition of the innocent main character in the "real world". "

" Really liked this book! Great insight into someone with Aspbergers (sp?) without being a stereotypical portrayal of the condition. "

" Contrary to Crank, I absolutely loved how this book made me feel. Marcelo is such an easy character to connect to, and his story is incredibly heartfelt. The minuted I finished this book I had to purchase it (as I borrowed it from Dave), because I knew it was one I would read at least another time. "

" I liked this book I would use it with a high school group. I think it explains the way different people think. Marcelo is very real and it is his life as a teen with special needs most likely Asperger's syndrome. "

" Audio version. Wow. I didn't think I was going to like this book, but it hooked me and kept me going. The narrator is pitch perfect. I don't really know how to sell it to teens, but I give it to my patrons who trust my judgment without a booktalk. Wow. "

" Loved this story. Very thought provoking and I truly loved the character of Marcelo. Great read. "

" I really enjoyed this book. I thought it was a good, thought-provoking story that worked on several levels, and it's definitely one that I could see myself recommending to teen readers. "

" I always find I learn a lot about myself in books about those diagnosed on the Autism spectrum. This had an unusual plot and challenges. "

" What a wonderful story! Stork really puts you in the mind of Marcelo and helps readers find empathy for a lead character who is dfferent from many of us, but in so many ways, the same. "

" Love it! So interesting to read a book that is written from the perspective of a kid in the Autism Spectrum. "

" Marcelo has high-function autism. Written in his voice and persepective. Promotes understanding of inner workings of Marcelo's mind. Very good! "

" Cool concept for a book. Told from the perspective of a kid with Aspergers who goes to work at his dad's law firm for a summer. "

" Another from my YA lit class. This book is a good example at walking in someone else's shoes, or at least reading about them :) "

" This was almost like an adult book, but yet not. A very interesting perspective and a lot to think about. "

" This is such a beautiful book. You have to read it. It provides clear distinctions of morality without being didactic, yet allows for the gray areas of right and wrong. Marcelo's character feels immediate and present. "

" Parts of this book were believable, but other parts felt idealistic or maybe formulaic is the word. Overall, I enjoyed it. "

" I really enjoyed this book and one of the best i've read. It is interesting about Marcelo's medical condition but overall it's great. It's also a story with people from prestigious schools and comparing to him too. Its great! "

" Wonderful portrayal of a young teen living with autism as he going through a summer of experiences and obstacles most take for granted. "

" Me parecio aburrido en algunas partes "

" It was pretty cute. Marcelo has a form of Asperger's. His father forces him into working a summer job at his law firm in Boston. Marcelo quickly discovers the trials of navigating the "real world". It was a fascinating perspective to get and I enjoyed it a lot. "

" This is such a marvelous, intricate, deeply felt book. Stork represents our mental life, our confusions and certainties, better than almost anyone I've ever read. I already miss Marcelo and Jasmine, and I want a Rabbi Heschel of my own. "

" Wonderful. Great spiritual insights as well. "