The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

A tad overrated, but still worth the read

This review is from: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Hardcover)

13 months ago

What a dismal and depressing state of affairs The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time turns out to be. Heavy-heartedness for the obvious struggles and emotional deficits of the main character, and narrator, suffering from Asperger Syndrome, were a harsh enlightenment. Then to add the lamentable fact that his parents would never feel emotion from their only son was crushing. But truly the most distressing aspect was that in a system where young Christopher had been brainwashed to… + read more

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Something different

2 months ago

It is a really easy book to read. It is also very different from other books I have read. This different made the book really interesting. I would read this book again a few more times.

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moving and intriguing

This review is from: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time (Trade Paperback)

3 years ago

this was the most captivating novel i have ever read. mark haddon is a genius - it would be amazingly hard to write a book in the perspective of an autistic boy. it was wonderful and impossible to put down once you started reading it. i recommend it to anyone who wants to read it.

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A Must Read

This review is from: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Hardcover)

2 years ago

When reading the courious incident of the dog in the night-time you can not help but fall in love with the main character Christopher. Mark Haddon (author) did a tremendous job of opening the worlds view to the inner thinkings of the autistic mind. This book will make you laugh and it will make you cry, but most of all it will greaten your appreication and understanding for individuals with special needs.

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Different

3 months ago

I enjoyed this book, it was quick to read, and had a very unique point of view. It was interesting to see things from this perspective.

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Life-changing

This review is from: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time (Trade Paperback)

3 years ago

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is narrated by an autistic boy, who is on a quest to figure out who killed his neighbour's dog, Wellington. Mark Haddon's writing is so superb that for the whole duration of the novel, I felt as if I was tightly bonded with this autistic boy and I even began to think a little bit like the way the autistic kid does. This book is written very casually and is packed with pages upon pages of curious facts, information, puzzles, and pictures, all… + read more

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Life-changing

This review is from: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Hardcover)

3 years ago

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is narrated by an autistic boy, who is on a quest to figure out who killed his neighbour's dog, Wellington. Mark Haddon's writing is so superb that for the whole duration of the novel, I felt as if I was tightly bonded with this autistic boy and I even began to think a little bit like the way the autistic kid does. This book is written very casually and is packed with pages upon pages of curious facts, information, puzzles, and pictures, all… + read more

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Fascinating Novel

10 months ago

The novel - the curious incident of the dog in the night-time narrates a story about an autistic boy called Christopher struggling to find out the murderer who has killed his neighbour's dog. In the process of investigating on this task, Christopher has unexpectedly discovered some secrets and truths, which are the main facts that result in the dramatic change of his personalities and his life. After I have perused the novel and read other people's reviews, I feel that I have had a better… + read more

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One of the best books I have ever read!

This review is from: The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-time (Trade Paperback)

3 years ago

All parents of autism/aspergers should read this. A fictional book written in the eyes of an aspergers child. Amazing! A must read!

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Absolutley Wonderful...A Real Page Turner

This review is from: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Hardcover)

4 years ago

I hadn't read a book in about three months so when i picked up this one i was a bit skeptical at first. But as soon as i got reading i was drawn in and honestly could not put the book down. The book is totally different from other books (being from the perspective of an autistic child) and i think thats what makes it so good. I think Mark Haddon's book is full of imaginiation and its absolutley refreshing to read something such as this. Read it you will love it.

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Some pleasureable elements of this great piece!!!(UHS)

10 months ago

“This will not be a funny book. I cannot tell jokes because I do not understand them” (Haddon, P.8). “The curious incident of the dog in the night time” written by Mark Haddon, is a tale full of witty surprises and insightful. The author has created a whole new perspective for us readers, to perceive the world in a totally different dimension, by creating the main character- Christopher Boone. He is an autistic child, trying to explore the mysterious murder of a neighborhood’s poodle. Unlike… + read more

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Innocent and EXTREMELY funny!

This review is from: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Hardcover)

4 years ago

I have done a LOT of reading lately, including all of Dan Brown's, Yann Martel's, and Mitch Albom's works, however, even among books with such great authors; this book stands out as my favourite. It is written from the perspective of a child with autism who likes to describe EVERYTHING that happens, regardless of how insignificant a detail of such sorts may seem to the average Joe. The intrigue starts from the very first page, and I must say, it is hard NOT to fall in love with the narrator… + read more

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A Fantastic Read

10 months ago

What a great read! The book is very well written and it gives the reader a very accurate idea of what it is like to be an autistic kid through the protagonist. I felt compassion for the kid. It's quite fun to read and very easy to follow. It's a real page-turner. Visit my book blog at bambireads.blogspot.com for more reviews.

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