The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

By Mark Haddon

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Average Rating: (See all 10 reviews) Format: Paperback, 224 pages Other Information: Ill. Published In: United Kingdom, 01 April 2004 Quantity Available: 1 24 hour shipping The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no other. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger's, a form of autism. He knows a very great deal about maths and very little about human beings. He loves lists, patterns and the truth. He hates the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour's dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. About the Author Mark Haddon is an author, illustrator and screenwriter who has written fifteen books for children and won two BAFTAs. He lives in Oxford. Prizes 'Wondrous-Brilliantly inventive, full of dazzling set pieces- Not simply the most original novel I've read in years-it's also one of the best' The Times Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0099450259 EAN: 9780099450252 Dimensions: 19.0 x 13.0 centimeters

Wow, this book is unputdownable. It really gets you inside Christopher's head, while at the same time communicating all the nuance of life that is indecipherable to him. Sometimes beautiful, and sometimes an absolute gutpunch.

Loved it, recommend to anyone and everyone!

Hugely entertaining. A book that is hard to put down and a real easy read.

It gives a great insight to asperges and I'm sure you will recognise a little of someone you know in the main character. Used by autistic societies to give care workers an insight into what sufferers experience.

Don't let the fact that this book has become somewhat of a medical guide book turn you off. It is quite literally a very good tale, told in an exciting and unusual way.

I loved this book. The only book i have ever read where the line between reader and the character became blurred. I felt like I was living the experiences of the narrator. It is only a short book so perfect sunday afternoon material.

This is a really neat book, although it appears to be aimed at children/ teenagers it seems that adults would get more out of it as it is a very intellectual read. The narrator christopher is a character every reader will love by the end of the novel, a must read for sure!

An excellent book, just as enjoyable (or more) for adults as it is for young people. This is an inteligent and interesting read, quite a unique book. It gives an interesting insight into aspergers, which was great for anyone who hasnt experienced it or know anyone with it.

Throughoughly enjoyable!

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. I first picked up this book on a whim while on holiday, and didn't put it down until it was finished. It's not often that such an unusual character captures my imagination the way this one did, but how could you not feel compassion for a boy who gets himself stuck in a train station for hours on end because of noise? Or who finds what kind of day he'll have by the colours of the cars passed on the way to school?

this is a great book , The author has written the book brilliantly , it gets a little bit annoying at times with the whole and then she said ...and then i said .....and then she said.... , but that was the only thing i didnt like about this book , the book is a masterpiece and deals with not just issues about people dealing with autism but he incoroporates the problems of normal people in as well

My brother suffers from aspergers syndrome and this book was a helpful resource for my family and myself. It shows us how the aspergers syndrome affects them, and how they feel in their head. It is a real eye opener and a good read for all interested in finding out more on this subject. A really good book and very informative.

Everything from the format of this novel to the themes, the topics and the narrative, are all reflective of the narrator being a victim of Aspergers syndrome. An enthralling look into the perspective of an Aspergers sufferer, and an interesting look into their point of view on the world. This novel shows is the thought patterns, the reasoning behind the actions and the feeling and emotions of people with Aspergers and will open your eyes to this group of people.

This book has been lauded by critics, and justly so. Telling the story through the eyes of an Asperger's sufferer (Asperger's syndrome is 'higher order' autism - people with very high IQ scores who are not capable of interacting correctly with other people), the author writes a touching, believable tale.

The book starts with the hero, Christopher, discovering that his neighbour's dog has been murdered. Christopher then tries to solve the mystery of the murder, discovering some interesting secrets along the way.

It is well written, easy to read and contains some fascinating, random facts!