He is generally quiet and evasive, with little desire for social connection beyond what is absolutely necessary. Sam has always demonstrated behavioral patterns different from other children of his age. We are introduced, slowly and steadily, to Sam’s ever-so-fragile way of seeing things, one that apparently makes him capricious and sometimes violent, but also gives him an entirely different and perhaps beautiful perspective towards life itself. With a quick jolt into pace we learn of Sam, the 8-year-old son of Alex and Jody, who has suffered from autism since birth. However, the mundanity of a typical middle-class family quickly develops into something far more complex as we are introduced to the life and history of this particular family in suburban Bristol. And there is a kid, troublesome and difficult to approach, with enough troubles of his own to keep the entire family awake at night.

There is his wife, kind and devoted, but somehow at the end of her wits in response to desperate times. There is a middle-aged man, confused and troubled by economic constraints and relationship woes. Awesome.In many ways, this novel starts out just like any other work of fiction about a family going through relationship struggles. Readers who enjoyed The Rosie Project will love A Boy Made of Blocks - I did' Graeme Simsion 'Very funny, incredibly poignant and full of insight. *Keith Stuart's magical and moving second novel Days of Wonder is available to pre-order now.* 'One of those wonderful books that makes you laugh and cry at the same time' Good Housekeeping 'Funny, expertly plotted and written with enormous heart.

But as his imagination comes to life, his family will be changed. To him the world is a frightening mystery. A son who shows him how to live Meet eight-year-old Sam: beautiful, surprising - and different. He needs a reason to grab his future with both hands. He loves his son Sam, but doesn't understand him. A father who rediscovers love Alex loves his wife Jody, but has forgotten how to show it. THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB 2017 BESTSELLER AND NUMBER ONE AMAZON BESTSELLER 'The publishing sensation of the year: a compelling, uplifting and heart-rending debut novel' Mail on Sunday A Boy Made of Blocks is a funny, heartwarming story of family and love inspired by the author's own experiences with his son, the perfect latest obsession for fans of The Rosie Project, David Nicholls and Jojo Moyes.

A Boy Made of Blocks by Keith Stuart