The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time: Adult Edition
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‘The dog was lying on the grass in the middle of the lawn in front of Mrs Shears’ house. It looked as if it was running on its side, the way dogs run when they reflect they are chasing a cat in a dream. But the dog was not running or asleep. The dog was dead. There was a garden fork sticking out of the dog.’ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a murder mystery novel like no additional. The detective, and narrator, is Christopher Boone. Christopher is fifteen and has Asperger’s, a form of autism. He knows a very fantastic deal about maths and very small about human beings. He likes lists, patterns and the truth. He despises the colours yellow and brown and being touched. He has never gone further than the end of the road on his own, but when he finds a neighbour’s dog murdered he sets out on a terrifying journey which will turn his whole world upside down. Christopher is a brilliant creation, and Mark Haddon’s depiction of his world is deeply moving, very amusing and utterly convincing. The novel is being published simultaneously for adults by Jonathan Cape and for children by David Fickling, publisher of Philip Pullman. We are convinced that both audiences will recognise it as one of persons very rare books that change the way you see everything.Amazon.com Review
Mark Haddon’s bitterly amusing debut novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is a murder mystery of sorts–one told by an autistic version of Adrian Mole. Fifteen-year-ancient Christopher John Francis Boone is mathematically gifted and socially hopeless, raised in a effective-class home by parents who can barely cope with their child’s quirks. He takes everything that he sees (or is told) at face value, and is unable to sort out the weird behavior of his elders and peers.
Late one night, Christopher comes across his national’s poodle, Wellington, impaled on a garden fork. Wellington’s owner finds him cradling her dead dog in his arms, and has him arrested. After spending a night in jail, Christopher resolves–against the objection of his father and neighbors–to learn just who has murdered Wellington. He is encouraged by Siobhan, a social worker at his school, to write a book about his investigations, and the result–quirkily illustrated, with each chapter agreed its own prime number–is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Haddon’s novel is a startling performance. This is the sort of book that could turn condescending, or exploitative, or overly sentimental, or grossly tasteless very easily, but Haddon navigates persons dangers with a sureness of touch that is extremely rare among first-time novelists. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is original, clever, and genuinely moving: this one is a must-read. –Jack Illingworth, Amazon.ca
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I don’t know how many times you are allowed to use the *F* word in R-rated movies, but it is used at least every 5 pages in one form or another in this book. The Lord’s name is taken in vain in every additional 5 pages. Oh, yeah, the *C* word is slipped in, but just only once; but that was enough to make my blood boil. I haven’t heard that word used in over 25 years. I pre-read this book, because it was on the Upper School Choice Book List for a Christian School that my son will be attending this Fall, before handing it over to my son to read. Needless to say the book will be returned to the bookstore and another one will be chosen off the list. Now if my son goes to this school and uses the language that permeates this book, he can be expelled. I’m not into book banning or burning. Everyone can read what they like, but I reflect that there should be a rating system for books, just like there is for movies and video games. Based on all the reviews that I read for this book, I was suprised that the language factor was never mentioned. This should be rated R or M for Mature readers only.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
Avoid this book! I reflect this is a real tale and I pity the parents of the main character Christopher. What a pompous, ignorant and self-absorbed child. And a caution to all the parents “do not ever let your child read this book” they can get thoughts!
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I am reading this book for high school summer reading. It is the most dull book ever written! There is no humor at all and the main character has no personality and talks about pointless stuff that we dont care about. God! i waisted one week of my life on this dull peice of crap. I recomend that the book should not be read by children because of explict language. Please snub this book at all costs.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I did not like this book at all. I couldn’t end it but did read the end of the book to find out the ending. After reading the end I was pleased that I didn’t waste anymore of my time on this book. There are so many excellent books out there, don’t spend your time on this one.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5
I reflect this book was dreadful and I would not recommend it to anyone! I can not judge this was a best seller. Don’t waste your money. I am only giving it one star because I am not able to give it no stars.
Reader’s Rating: 1 / 5