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Autistic boy's detective tale, uniquely emotional journey.

"Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" will transport you into Christopher’s distinctive perspective, where logic reigns supreme over the chaos of human emotion. You might find it an enlightening read, not only because of the gripping mystery at its heart but also through the remarkable portrayal of an autistic protagonist. You'll navigate the nuances of human relationships alongside him, in a voice that's as candid as it is endearing.

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ISBN: 9781400077830
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Date of Publication: 2004-08-17
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.89
(rated by 1404727 readers)

Description

Narrated by a fifteen-year-old autistic savant obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, this dazzling novel weaves together an old-fashioned mystery, a contemporary coming-of-age story, and a fascinating excursion into a mind incapable of processing emotions.

Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, Christopher is autistic. Everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning for him. At fifteen, Christopher’s carefully constructed world falls apart when he finds his neighbour’s dog Wellington impaled on a garden fork, and he is initially blamed for the killing.

Christopher decides that he will track down the real killer, and turns to his favourite fictional character, the impeccably logical Sherlock Holmes, for inspiration. But the investigation leads him down some unexpected paths and ultimately brings him face to face with the dissolution of his parents’ marriage. As Christopher tries to deal with the crisis within his own family, the narrative draws readers into the workings of Christopher’s mind.

And herein lies the key to the brilliance of Mark Haddon’s choice of narrator: The most wrenching of emotional moments are chronicled by a boy who cannot fathom emotions. The effect is dazzling, making for one of the freshest debut in years: a comedy, a tearjerker, a mystery story, a novel of exceptional literary merit that is great fun to read.


Author: Mark Haddon
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Publisher: Vintage Books USA
Publication Date: 17 Aug 2004
 

Autistic boy's detective tale, uniquely emotional journey.

"Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" will transport you into Christopher’s distinctive perspective, where logic reigns supreme over the chaos of human emotion. You might find it an enlightening read, not only because of the gripping mystery at its heart but also through the remarkable portrayal of an autistic protagonist. You'll navigate the nuances of human relationships alongside him, in a voice that's as candid as it is endearing.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.