In his review of the book, "The Remains of the Dog," Jay McInerney discusses how Christopher's "sternly logical point of view" appeals to reader to question the “common sense and erratic emotionality of the ordinary citizens surrounding [Christopher].” Being put in the shoes of Christopher, the victim of his parents' aggression, highlights the difference between the “severely logical” Christopher and the average teenager, who would most likely scold his parents. His disorder leads him to analyze every situation but to act only when one of his triggers, such as being touched, is triggered. When not touched, he is able to dissipate his parents' anger while calmly accepting theirs