Book: The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon

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Has anyone read this? Its about an Autistic man who is offered a chance to try try an expermebtal "cure" for his condition. He has to decide if He should submit to a surgery that may change the way he views the world, and the very essence of who He is.
I'm abouth half way though it. The main character seems like he is on the AS side of the autisium specrtrum. I like it so far.


http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/de ... ce&s=books

Last edited by KenM on 18 Oct 2005, 4:58 am, edited 1 time in total.

I havn't heard of it, but from the reviews it sounds interesting enough.

I read it and HATED it. It gave me the impression that the author only believes autistic people can lead meaningful lives if they are "cured".

This is my first time hearing about this book, and the summary on Amazon sounds good. It says the main character enjoyed life before the cure, had friends, a job, etc. Is there something offensive in the book?

Maybe it's just personal bias, but I found the idea that he is able to get the job he always wanted (futuristic space person?) only AFTER he has the "cure". Also didn't like how much of a pushover he was and he let his "therapist" walk all over him.