This book follows the life of a socially awkward, somewhat withdrawn chess genius named Luzhin. From childhood, he is described as unattractive and without major interests until he is introduced to the game of chess. Eventually, he succumbs to his obsession with the game and loses his ability to separate chess and his reality. This book was well written and described things very vividly, sometimes becoming quite flowery.

Olivia has a little brother...a brother with autism. His life was held together okay. Until he lost his ostrich. His plastic, small, but very, very special ostrich. Olivia is an expert at finding things but after months of searching, no ostrich can be found. Her brother gets worse...she has to find that ostrich...even worse...she has to find it...but can't, or can she?

this book is exciting and fun to read.

I thought this book was incredibly powering as there were many strong female figures. Very moving and I really enjoyed it.

Excellent introduction to the world and its characters along with their motives and struggles.

was helpful

It's an average book. A little bit funny. It's about a kids who is very inquisitive.

interesting for eveviromentalist

The First Rule of Punk is definitely a good example of a book about being yourself and self-acceptance. It really shows how Malu goes through this obstacle. She goes through some ups and downs, but she gets through it and you can too!

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