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What a unique story. The reader gains a real understanding of what it's like to be inside the mind of an Asperger's sufferer.
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What a wonderful book. Mark Haddon's detail and ability to develop and create Christopher, then tell the story well through Christopher's eyes is exemplary.
I couldn't put this down. I read it yesterday morning, last night and finished it this morning.
I recommend this book to everyone who is curious. The title itself is intriguing (which is why I got the book).
A troubling and detailed world surrounds Christopher who handles the experiences of his suddenly changing life incredibly well. ...more
I couldn't put this down. I read it yesterday morning, last night and finished it this morning.
I recommend this book to everyone who is curious. The title itself is intriguing (which is why I got the book).
A troubling and detailed world surrounds Christopher who handles the experiences of his suddenly changing life incredibly well. ...more
I enjoyed this book. As a parent, I know how hard it can be to be patient with the tykes and do all the right things. I can't even imagine what it must be like to raise an Autistic child. I know several families with Autistic kids and I must say, those parents are my heroes.
The parents in Dog in the Night-time felt real to me. They weren't perfect, and sometimes were a bit selfish, but they really tried.
I also enjoyed hearing the story from Christopher's perspective. I like seeing how different ...more
The parents in Dog in the Night-time felt real to me. They weren't perfect, and sometimes were a bit selfish, but they really tried.
I also enjoyed hearing the story from Christopher's perspective. I like seeing how different ...more
I thought this was a really interesting book. I always thought this was a memoir, but was surprised to learn it's a work of fiction. I thought the main character was really interesting. I would recommend that anyone who liked this book read "Born on a Blue Day" which is a book written by a man with Asberger's Syndrome (high functioning autisim). Very interesting to see the world from their perspective. I only gave this book 3 stars due to the language, but otherwise I enjoyed it.
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This is an excellent book written in the voice of an autistic boy who is dealing with the separation of his parents. The Incident of the Dog is just a small part of the story. The intriguing part of this book is how well the author has painted the picture of this autistic boy. You could swear he was autistic himself. Turns out, the author has worked closely with autistic kids. He certainly has worked close enough to almost become one. HE does a wonderful job showing how the autistic person deals
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This is a murder mystery (sort of) told from the point of view of an autistic child who takes everything at face value. As the child unravels the mystery of “who killed the neighbor’s dog”, the reader has the pleasure of seeing life through the eyes of a disabled child who is actually quite astute. The book exposes the way society condescends and underestimates both children and the handicap. A quick read, this book is genuinely moving without being schmaltzy.
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I read this book in one day on my annual vacation. Really touches you and gives you a unique look into this boy's life. My younger sister read it as well, and loved it. Would recommend it to a variety of ages.
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Jul 24, 2008
Alanna
marked it as to-read
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Sep 05, 2008
Kim
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Nov 24, 2008
Louise
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Feb 17, 2009
Erin
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