I read it because I wanted to be sure of its genre, & because an Amazon reviewer said it was disturbing & unsuitable for children. George is a little man who lives inside Benjamin. He’s really another personality of an academically talented boy who is studying organic chemistry with older students. A mystery develops concerning both chemistry and George.

What a great book! I loved how it was written, one of Konigsburg's better ones [much like Silent to the Bone]. The ending bothered me slightly, as nothing's really resolved, but then again, that's just how life is. I just wish little Ben got help someday. It's a great look into the life of a schizophrenic, although part of me worries that it may not be entirely accurate, but I have no way of knowing. George just seemed slightly tame compared to what I've heard about schizophrenia. Nevertheless, well written, definitely sounds like a little boy's voice telling the complicated story of his life. Love! Just wish there was a sequel or something. Can't help hoping that everything gets fixed... ( )

It's hard to believe this book was originally published in June of 1970, before I was even born! I encountered it in 5th grade and until this day always assumed it had been written by Ellen Raskin... So if you like The Westing Game et al, you will probably enjoy this book as well.

Benjamin Dickinson Carr is a sixth grader whose scientifically-inclined mind is smart enough for any two kids--which is fortunate because he shares his brain with an alternate personality named George. This disorder turns out to be more of a character trait than plot point, which makes it all the more creepy.

Highly recommended! ( )