Book review: Love on the Spectrum

Hello, pornies! How are you feeling today?

Do you know something curious? That every single time I ask the Universe for a new, different reading, It never fails me. I always find a book that catches my attention and I quickly think “this is exactly what I was looking for”. It sure happened to you now and then, I’m sure. This time, when I asked, and saw Love on the Spectrum, by Alec Nortan.

• Print Length: 144 pages
• Publisher: NineStar Press (January 6, 2020)
• Publication Date: January 6, 2020
• ASIN: B083D7ZVHG

Hervé is a man that looks like any other until you start to pay attention. With several “ticks” and an eye for details, his difficulty to interact with others and focused interest, Hervé has Asperger’s Syndrome, a form of Autism that makes social interaction harder for him. It certainly hasn’t stopped him from achieving a good job, yet the road has been anything but easy. However, Luc, a man with a scarred face that avoids social contact just as much as him, seems to be the solution. In fact, each other could be exactly what they need and what they want.

Let’s start at the beginning. When I read the title, I asked for a copy, right away, (and thanks a lot for the publisher for sending it!) How many times have you seen a book with an Autistic main character? There, I dare you to name more than five books. Now, what about an Aspie? Love on the Spectrum is one of those strange, yet lovable stories you don’t forget because of how inclusive and sweet they are.

The story is simple, yet with so many details and insights into what it is like to have Asperger’s that I guess Alec Nortan should have it, and yes, he has. It was amazing to read about the experience of falling in love from the point of view of Hervé, not only because of how different things are under that perspective but also because the author has a simple yet realistic style.

There are no decorations but a beautiful dose of reality. I am inclined to think that maybe there is a bit too much internal drama from the perspective of Hervé, just a bit, but I guess this is due to my own experience. Surprise, I’m an Aspie. I could relate to every single time Hervé felt bad, the way he thought and the way he behaved, and I am sure you will feel in his skin as well.

Love on the Spectrum is a story I will treasure for a long while because it made me know, once again, that I’m not weird, just different. It’s a book that educates a lot without taking out the fun and beauty of reading. I guess some may find it dense at some scenes, but Alec Nortan offers a realistic insight into an Aspie’s life. And yes, I want more books and stories from this man, please! Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy!

About Alec Nortan:

Alec Nortan is a French jack-of-all-trades. He has been working as OSH officer, social services worker, and is now into computing, and his hobbies range from computer games to singing, including movies, food and wine, skiing... and obviously writing. Though he learned English at school, he chooses this language to write his first published stories in. He now also publishes stories in French. His works are gay-related fictions, varying from young adult, science fiction or fantasy adventure, to romance. He has recently been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

Have you read this book? Would you recommend it or not? Let me know in the comments! Kinky regards, K!

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