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This YA novel quickly became one of my favorites, thanks to its compelling narrative centered around a mute teenager with Asperger's who becomes an inadvertent witness to a crime. What makes this book particularly valuable for language learners is the protagonist's matter-of-fact narration, which leaves little room for ambiguity. This straightforward style allows readers to grasp nuances without having to read between the lines excessively.

Despite the clarity of the narration, the language used isn't overly simplistic. Instead, it's well suited for upper-intermediate learners to expand vocabulary and knowledge of idiomatic expressions.

After reading it the first time, I ended up listening to the story again a second time in audiobook format, which allowed me to appreciate the subtle hints and foreshadowing woven into the narrative from the very beginning more deeply. A strong recommendation!