The Story of S. :

Rating:
Summary: A great read!
Review: The lead character is called A. M. Presumably these initials stand for the author's name, since this is an autobiographical fantasy. The love interest is called S. F-R (the Scion of a Famous-Rich family).

A. meets S. at a party. A. stands out at the party, because she is eccentric and socially awkward, probably due to having mild Asperger's Syndrome. Though most of the people at the party don't like her, S. is curious. He goes to meet her and gets to know her. He finds himself drawn to her, because he is sure that his late mother would never have approved.

As A. gets to know S. better, she becomes concerned about his depression. She feels fearful that he may commit suicide, so she decides to intervene.

Over time, she becomes involved with his political career and his family.

This is a really fun novel. It reads smoothly. The author has a subtle, dry wit and many amusing insights into how we look at celebrities and how the press behaves.

It's also a bit of a naughty thrill to join the author in fantasizing about what might have been in the life of the celebrity who inspired the book.

Despite this being a romance, its complex psychological aspects make it entirely suitable reading for intellectuals.

The novel also helps the reader understand Asperger's Syndrome by looking at the syndrome through the lens of fiction. It's much easier to read this novel than a non-fiction psychology book.