Graeme Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 Wow! I loved it. The build up and then the confrontation with Luke...all done with just the right tone and uncertainty. A really enjoyable read and a great way to start the Halloween Collection. To be honest, I was wondering if Curtis was on the autism spectrum. Having said that, while he has a number of autistic traits, they're also common traits of shy kids and I don't believe every shy kid is autistic. However, I'm still inclined to believe he has high-functioning autism since he ticks so many of the boxes. Since I have an interest in the subject, that just helped make the story for me. Thanks, Gee Whillikers! Link to comment
Cole Parker Posted October 28, 2015 Report Share Posted October 28, 2015 This is a very important story and a real pleasure to read. Thanks so much for this one, Gee. I hope many people read it. C Link to comment
colinian Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Cute story, the geeks win, lots of suspense, the geeks win, it comes across as a real bunch of kids in a real high school, and the geeks win. Wow! Colin Link to comment
Lugnutz Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 It was more of a growing up piece. Little man finds he has a back. Link to comment
Bruin Fisher Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I loved this one, nicely told story of an underdog on the rise and a bully getting his comeuppance. School social order all too often is just like Gee's story. Link to comment
Merkin Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I love a story that I hate to see end, and where I want to know more about the characters. Curtis, you da man! Link to comment
Gee Whillickers Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks guys. And yeah Graeme, I tried to make Curtis with maybe a hint of Aspergers or Autism. I appreciate all the kind words! Link to comment
Graeme Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Thanks guys. And yeah Graeme, I tried to make Curtis with maybe a hint of Aspergers or Autism. You succeeded As an aside, Aspergers is an Autism Spectrum Disorder, so Aspergers defines what part of the spectrum the person is on. For Curtis, I'd say he has Aspergers, based on the information supplied, but it's easier to just say he has Autism and not define where on the spectrum he sits. Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted November 28, 2015 Report Share Posted November 28, 2015 If the twist at the end involving Stuart was foreshadowed earlier in the story, I missed it completely. Great stuff R Link to comment
Rutabaga Posted February 17, 2023 Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 Even though Halloween is a long way off, I re-read this story with great pleasure. Nerds rule. R Link to comment
Gee Whillickers Posted February 22, 2023 Report Share Posted February 22, 2023 Thanks! Nice to see someone found this one again. Link to comment
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