The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Paperback Published on: 01/11/2018
Price: £9.99
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A book unlike any other
Anything I say will just detract from the beauty of this book, so I'll be brief.
Buy it.
an astounding book by an immensely talented storyteller
From the very first page I knew I was in safe hands with this book. Everything from the strength and focus of the narrative voice to the way the chapters a... READ MORE
Synopsis
Fifteen year old Christopher is about to embark on an investigation...
Lots of things are mysteries. But that doesn't mean there isn't an answer to them.
It was 7 minutes after midnight. The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn in front of Mrs Shears' house. Its eyes were closed. It looked as if it was running on its side, the way dogs run when they think they are chasing a cat in a dream. But the dog was not running or asleep. The dog was dead.
This is Christopher's murder mystery story. There are also no lies in this story because Christopher can't tell lies. Christopher does not like strangers or the colours yellow or brown or being touched. On the other hand, he knows all the countries in the world and their capital cities and every prime number up to 7507. When Christopher decides to find out who killed the neighbour's dog, his mystery story becomes more complicated than he could have ever predicted.
'Outstanding... a stunningly good read' Observer
'A superb achievement. He is a wise and bleakly funny writer with rare gifts of empathy' Ian McEwan
**ONE OF THE GUARDIAN'S 100 BEST BOOKS OF THE 21st CENTURY**
Publisher information
- Publisher: Vintage Publishing
- ISBN: 9781784707637
- Number of pages: 288
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 18 mm
- Weight: 234g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
View allExcellent read
A very different book, but very good read for adults and children. You really relate to the characters. Highly recommended.
I loved this!
This is one of the BEST books I have read! Seriously BRILLIANT! I couldn't put it down - it was so exciting! Highly recommend!
Worth a listen
Received this as a Christmas present. Strangely compelling. A sad tale but definitely worth hearing.
It's OK!
I found the book good. Some parts it got a little bit boring but others it was great. I like how it stays in character with Christoper. You should read and... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
A gem of a book! A realatively quick and easy read that everyone should try. A brilliant insight into Asperger's.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I loved this book so much i read it in one day, i just couldn't put it down. This book is very clever how it explores the mind of a child with Asperger's. ... READ MORE
It was a very surprisingly worthwhile read!
I bought this book on a whim but as I finished the last page i was so glad I bough it. This book is hilarious, well layered, well written, and good mystery... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I found this book a briiliantly crafted detective novel and a fascinating insight into autism. My daughter suffers from this condition, though not to the s... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
This book is something a bit different from everything else you may read. It makes a few twists here and there and it is really good.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I am an autistic Adult and read this book a few months ago after borrowing it from a friend. I can honestly say that I didn't put it down until I had fini... READ MORE
Great book
I read this book in a few days, it's really well written; really easy to read. It was a refreshing change to books I usually read. It was really funny and ... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
Before reading about this book i had heard great things about it, so many people had praised it and recommended me to read it.So what did i do? Stupid as i... READ MORE
Amazing, must read!
Absolutely amazing. This has got to be one of the most unique book I've read in ages! Very simple to understand, enjoying and funny. Also, very sad too. It... READ MORE
Very intriguing!!!
A very interesting insight into the life of someone who lives with a condition that not many people could truly understand.
Mark Haddon seems to have been... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I have never really had any opportunity to interact with individuals afflicted with this unusual and often debilitating ailment. Mark Haddon's real-life ex... READ MORE
Swear words
This book is very good but not for the age group 9-12 as is listed. I brought this for my 11 yr old as it was highly recommended by the web site and in the... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I read this book really quickly and absolutely loved it! My friend and I have both read it and are in love with Christopher! The idea and story are so di... READ MORE
THE BEST BOOK IN THE WORLD
It's a hard thing to say, but I have to - this is truely the best book i've ever read. It's tragic, beautiful and everything thats ever good. Haddon's writ... READ MORE
Truly remarkable
With a child on the autistic spectrum, I could fully understand Christopher’s behaviour. Mark Haddon had clearly done his research into the condition. From... READ MORE
Different - and stunning.
Takes you inside the head of an autistic boy who is determined to solve the killing of a dog. Wonderful story and one that everyone should read to give gre... READ MORE
a good read
This book is excellent. Well worth a read. As is 'A spot of bother' by the same author.
A Delightful Yarn
I'd heard great things about this book so I bought it, thrilled to see what it was about. I was upset to find that the quality of writing wasn't what I exp... READ MORE
Heartwarmimgly brilliant
I never had any doubt in my mind that this was going to be a rubbish read. My instincts were right because it is thoroughly enjoyable. Even though it's abo... READ MORE
Amazing
One of the best books I've read.
Not as great as everyone said.
Everyone was telling me to read this because it was simply brilliant.
Don't get me wrong, the story is good. It's fairly well written, fairly well develop... READ MORE
A must read for anyone
Such an incredible read i would recumbent it to anyone! An easy and straight forward read but still manages to be compelling and sensitive to other just li... READ MORE
Curiously brilliant
4 years after reading this book and I still reflect on it so fondly. An utterly awesome book. So easy to read and yet so clever and insightful. Hats off to... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
this is a great book to read any where. I highly enjoyed this book a spine chelling book to read 10 out of 10
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
great book what ever age and there to types of this book to read
I loved this!
This is one of the best books I've read - one of my favourites! It was Amazing! It was one of those books were I couldn't put down - it was so exciting and... READ MORE
An amazing book.
I bought this book before my first lecture and started to read the first chapter. the next thing i knew it was nearly three o'clock and id missed my lectur... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I had longed for a good book to read after i read harry potter, so i read this and it has become one of my favourite books.I love this book as it poses man... READ MORE
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I actually really enjoyed this book, even though it's not my usual genre. I found Christopher's character charming and believable and Haddon addressed his ... READ MORE
Quirky detective story
This has to be the quirkiest detective story ever written. Truly a modern classic this story is told from the viewpoint of an autistic child and really is ... READ MORE
Beautifully written
I read this book for an exam and I absolutely loved it, not only is it a great book but it opens your eyes up to Asperger syndrome, and to how they see thi... READ MORE
Worth a read
A very interesting read, not my usual style of writing, but it is worth the read through
Had Me Hooked
This book was nothing like I expected it to be but it had me hooked from the first page. The twists and turns of the story made it near impossible to put d... READ MORE
Sad and heartwarming
There were some moments where the book quite literally made me laugh out loud. I really resonated with the main character Christopher. This book is filled ... READ MORE
I have been meaning to read this for years – I wish I’d not left it so long!
This is a book I have been meaning to read for years & never quite got round to – how I wish I’d not left it so long!
Christopher is 15 yrs old and experie... READ MORE
Loved this book!
What a lovely refreshing book, which made me giggle a lot. Highly recommend!