The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time book review
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
2004
By: Mark Haddon
240 pages
Rating: 4
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" is a book told from the perspective of Christopher. Christopher is highly intelligent in math and science (as evidenced in the book), but he does not understand human emotion, and does not like to be touched.
When he finds his neighbor's dog has been killed, Christopher attempts to find the murderer. He tracks all of his detective work in a book. After his father finds the book, he takes it away from Christopher and tells him to stay out of people's business and stop asking about the dog. One day when Christopher finds his book, he finds much more than he bargained for as well.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" is a really good book. It was very interesting to read from the perspective of an autistic child. I would recommend you read "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" if for no other reason than to gain that kind of perspective. "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" is a story told with a unique contemporary voice, and it will definitely keep you interested.
"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" is a rather fast read. So pick it up if you have a couple of spare hours and just want some unique humor and a good book.
Comments
I just read this and loved it! I haven't decided between 4 and 4.5.
Posted by: 3m | January 24, 2008 05:43 AM
I'm glad you read it. I was trying to see if it would be a good book club read. It's fun that we'll rate it about the same as well.
Posted by: carriesclassics | January 24, 2008 09:58 AM
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon is a very fun, unique book to read- especially if you are interested in mathematics and logic. Christopher is 15, has a form of autism, loves math, and hates the colors yellow and brown. He sees the world through logic and those around him can only reach him through logic. One night he discovers his neighbor’s dog has been murdered and sets out to find the killer. This leads him not only to the perpetrator but also to a personal adventure as well.
I really admire this book. Haddon made Christopher a completely convincing character, and I would love there to be a sequel.
2003, 226 pp.
Rating: 4.5
Posted by: 3M | July 7, 2008 02:42 PM