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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time | 
 enlarge | Author: Mark Haddon
Publisher: Vintage
Category: Book
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Rating:  431 reviews
Sales Rank: 184
Media: Paperback
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5 x 0.9
ISBN: 0099450259
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780099450252
ASIN: 0099450259
Publication Date: April 1, 2004
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The title The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (or the curious incident of the dog in the night-time as it appears within the book) is an appropriate one for Mark Haddon's ingenious novel both because of its reference to that most obsessive and fact-obsessed of detectives, Sherlock Holmes, and because its lower-case letters indicate something important about its narrator. Christopher is an intelligent youth who lives in the functional hinterland of autism--every day is an investigation for him because of all the aspects of human life that he does not quite get. When the dog next door is killed with a garden fork, Christopher becomes quietly persistent in his desire to find out what has happened and tugs away at the world around him until a lot of secrets unravel messily. Haddon makes an intelligent stab at how it feels to, for example, not know how to read the faces of the people around you, to be perpetually spooked by certain colours and certain levels of noise, to hate being touched to the point of violent reaction. Life is difficult for the difficult and prickly Christopher in ways that he only partly understands; this avoids most of the obvious pitfalls of novels about disability because it demands that we respect--perhaps admire--him rather than pity him. --Roz Kaveney
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 Interesting for its insight but not really a gripping story. July 13, 2008
H. Pope
I enjoyed this book, not really for the story, but more for the insight it provided into the thought processes behind the behaviour of people with Asperger's Syndrome. Having studied the condition briefly in psychology, it really brought to life all the repercussions Asperger's Syndrome has on both the person and those around them. The most saddening aspect of this book was to watch the thwarted attempts Christopher's father makes to connect with his son after his lies have been revealed. I also learnt a few intriguing mathematical conundrums along the way which definitely added interest for me! Because the book was written from Christopher's point of view it is not really a literary accomplishment by traditional standards, but the way in which Mark Haddon convincingly writes from Christopher's perspective is definitely empathetic and thoughtful. I would recommend this to those seeking an insight into the condition but perhaps not if you are after a gripping story with literary prowess.
Very interesting July 8, 2008
Ms. Joanne Fitzpatrick (Manchester)
While this is not the most amazing book I have ever read it is certainly worth reading. It is different from anything I have ever encountered before and probably ever will again. It's a very easy book to read but still with lots going on with some lovely plot twists, funny moments and saddness all mixed in together.
 Aspergers Syndrome doesnt exist June 15, 2008
B. J. Crossley (England)
1 out of 19 found this review helpful
Ass burgers Syndrome is made up to sell folks drugs
Asparagus Syndrome is made up so Pharmaceutical giants can make billions of dollars.
 Brilliant book June 7, 2008
M. P. Stratfold (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read it myself and then with my daughter who is six years old (missing out some of the colourful language). We both got a lot from the book and found it a useful starting point for all kinds of discussions about who we are. Also we have followed up some examples from the book on the net. Great stuff!
brilliant and easy to read May 19, 2008
C. L. Heffer (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is so easy to read I read it in a few hours. I took it on holiday and everyone read it, including my mum, who has only read 1 book ever before this.
A great read for anyone, old and young. An insight into what goes on in someone elses mind. Funny, sad, interesting. Only good things to say about this book, read it and you'll find out.
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