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A review by sc104906
The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe
3.0
Daisy is the perfect child with perfect grades, who plays her trumpet perfectly. Daisy's brother, Stephen, is a 13 and has autism. The changes that are occurring with his body has forced Daisy's family to make changes. In reaction to these changes, Daisy begins to make noise and speak up for her wants and needs.
I liked this book, but I could never tell if this was an accurate portrayal of someone who is going through Daisy's life experiences. I am hesitant to completely love this novel because I don't know how well the author knows about her subject matter. I am going to research it. However, I believe that the experiences discussed did bring up valid points. The character interactions weren't well developed and seemed unrealistic, but it could be a reflection of characteristics of autism and the effects its presence has on people impacted by it.
I liked this book, but I could never tell if this was an accurate portrayal of someone who is going through Daisy's life experiences. I am hesitant to completely love this novel because I don't know how well the author knows about her subject matter. I am going to research it. However, I believe that the experiences discussed did bring up valid points. The character interactions weren't well developed and seemed unrealistic, but it could be a reflection of characteristics of autism and the effects its presence has on people impacted by it.