false 4 0 false false Thu Sep 18 10:36:52 -0700 2008 Thu Sep 18 11:17:07 -0700 2008 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has to rank as one of the most unique perspectives I've ever seen in a book. The entire story is narrated by Christopher, a highly-functioning, mathematically brilliant autistic 15-year-old. He lives largely alone in his head, and his existence is thrown for a loop when he discovers that Wellington, his neighbor's dog, has been brutally murdered. With his amazing powers of logic and love for Sherlock Holmes stories, Christopher launches an investigation into the killing.

If you've ever wondered how those with autism view and interact with the world, this book will enlighten you. Haddon treats his character with the utmost sensitivity and respect. Christopher's perspective is hilarious and heartbreaking; I loved the way that he could articulate the minute details of human behavior and his surroundings that many people wouldn't normally pay a passing thought to. In addition to math, Christopher has an amazing knack for facts and observation, although he doesn't generally catch nuances, which leads to trouble from time to time! Give this one a try if you're tired of the same old perspectives.

--Ian
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