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Upward Bound by Woody Brown review
This garrulous, charming story of a young man stuck in a daycare centre for disabled adults offers a vital insider’s perspective
TL;DR
- Upward Bound is a debut novel by Woody Brown, an autistic graduate of UCLA and Columbia University.
- The novel is set in a daycare center for disabled adults and offers a compassionate view of its clients and staff.
- The protagonist, Walter, is a non-speaking autistic character who dreams of becoming a writer.
- The book uses multiple viewpoints and a criss-crossing structure to depict the diverse experiences within the center.
- It challenges the stereotype that autistic people lack empathy and highlights the humanity of its characters.
- The novel is described as funny, moving, and a lively exploration of overlooked lives.