Reviews - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

Mark Haddon

3.8 AVERAGE

mariefrost's review against another edition

4.5

funny reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

sparrolina's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Content Warnings

lulu_readsalot's review against another edition

4.0

challenging emotional informative mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

In "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," we follow Christopher Boone, a fifteen-year-old with Asperger's, as he unravels a neighborhood mystery. While the pacing can lag, the character depth shines through, offering a unique glimpse into autism that’s both relatable and insightful.

This novel blends wit with heartfelt moments, making it a worthwhile read. Dive in for a journey that promises to be wonderfully different!