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The Martian Child
Title: The Martian Child
Author: David Gerrold
Copyright date: 2002
Publisher: Tor
How many pages: 190
How long it took me to read: About a day and a half

Category: Gay & Lesbian Fiction, based on a true story
I learned about this book from: Meijer.
This book was purchased at: Meijer.
Other books by this author: Jumping off the Planet, Bouncing off the Moon, Leaping to the Stars

Main characters: David and Dennis
Favorite characters: David and Dennis lol
Least favorite Characters: None, really.
When and Where the story takes place: I’m not sure, actually, Sometown, USA lol
Plot in a nutshell: David is a gay man who wants to adopt a son, and Dennis is a little boy that everyone he comes in contact with describes as "unadoptable". David falls in love the second he sees a picture of the boy. So it’s about them meeting and growing as a family. And the fact that Dennis thinks that he is a Martian has a huge part in this story as well.

What I liked best: David’s sense of humor, I’d say John Cusack was a great choice. How he is with Dennis, Dennis finally finding a home... it’s so sweet. Also, David really starting to think Dennis is from Mars is good as well, I’d probably do the same thing.
What I liked least: There was nothing I didn’t like.

What parts could you relate to: OMG how he’s a writer so he constantly looks for meaning and subtext that just ISN’T THERE. I do that ALL THE TIME!!!!! I probably would have thought the kid was a Martian too lol
Did you learn anything from this book: That I might want to adopt :)
Would you read it again, or give it away: I would definitely read this one again.
Would this book make a good movie?: I think so, though I see a few things that I’d think they’d change.. I’ll have to see the movie :)
Quote from the book that sums it up: "All you have to do is love him." --Harvey, David’s stepfather.


Overall Rating: Sweet, funny, great. Your heart really goes out to both David and Dennis. It is a fast read, I recommend it for sure :)