The Speed of Dark

“The Speed of Dark” follows a period in the life of an autistic man, Lou Arrendale, told mostly from his perspective. From the back cover of the book:

“Thoughtful, poignant and unforgettable, The Speed of
Dark is a gripping exploration into the world of Lou
Arrendale, an autistic man who is offered a chance to
try a brand-new experimental “cure” for his condition.
Now Lou must decide if he should submit to a surgery
that might completely change the way he views the
world...and the very essence of who he is.”

There is so much more to the story than this implies
though. Lou is a highly functional autistic. He has
a job, drives a car, has his own apartment, and
conducts his own affairs...in many ways better than I
do! He interacts with those considered “normal” on a
regular basis, including the participation in a weekly
fencing group. The conflict over the experimental
cure is much more than a should I/shouldn't I issue.
He has to overcome other challenges during the
book that no one should ever be confronted with.