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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon

Start date: May 1, 2009

Finish date: May 31, 2009

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Oct 14, 2008 Jessica rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, favorites

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

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Apr 28, 2009 Adam rated it liked it

Shelves: 2009-reads, contemporary-lit

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

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Jul 27, 2009 Petya rated it it was ok

Shelves: original-language, meh

I really thought this book was going to be more about the mystery of who killed the dog. And it wasn't. And the way it was written, "he said, I said, and he said, and I said, and he said, and I didn't say anything, and he went away, and I watched more videos" just got on my nerves pretty soon.

And why did the mother write in the same way, but with spelling mistakes?

And there is no story in this book except the portayal of a case of Asperger's, which is enlightning, but couldn't have been put to ...more

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Sep 27, 2008 Carole rated it really liked it

Shelves: you-should-read-it

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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