I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Little Alien grows up not understanding how everyone seems to know how to act and what to do in this strange world. Narrated by a guide - an older version of herself - we follow Little Alien through her childhood and discovery of the world. She learns about the Voynich manuscript - an untranslatable medieval codex - and wonders if there are others like her. So she sets out on a journey to find the manuscript and learn more about it and about herself.
I thought this book was very sweet. Little Alien struggles with everyday life and is desperate to find where she belongs. The Voynich manuscript - a fascinating subject - becomes her interest and gives her hope that she is not alone. As she sets out to find it, we also see her home life breaking down.
Some excellent representation of autism and a beautiful journey. I enjoyed the amusing voice of the narrator and all the lovely nods to linguistics. I did find this book dragged a little in the middle and I would have liked to have spent a bit more time with Alice (Little Alien) and Bobby’s relationship. The second-person perspective is unusual too, but actually works for this book.
