Reviews

The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time by Mark Haddon

jadtriestoread's review against another edition

5.0

Throughout my life, I was never able to finish a book in one sitting (the Wimpy kid books don't count). This was fast-paced, engaging, funny, and heart-wrenching. Definitely what I needed to get me back into reading normally again.

It's safe to say that I love this book, and everyone should read it.

abbyc423's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

book_busy's review against another edition

5.0

I really enjoyed this book. I felt that Christopher was a really charming and relatable character and this novel was very comforting for me to read. I may not have ASD but the methodical yet socially clumsy way in which Christopher lives life is something I think a lot of people can latch onto and find reassurance that we are not alone in. It was a speedy and fast paced novel and I'm very glad to have read it.

salston's review against another edition

5.0

This is a great book about an autistic boy who solves the mystery of his neighbour's dog's murder. Christopher is a very realistic character. The title is a reference to Sherlock Holmes.

namrata_jain's review against another edition

4.0

Fascinating read- more so because it made me aware of so many things I take for granted and a whole new perspective into things.

andsharman's review against another edition

3.0

An interesting window into the world of an autistic child, but let down by a simplistic kitchen sink drama that propels the narrative of the book.

pepper_roni8's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

nicolegiordano's review against another edition

2.0

This book bothered me. It was written from the prospective of a child with autism. While this is an interesting idea, it makes for a very frustrating read.

on_a_sunbeam's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.5

It was a good book, I just didn’t like it.

georgiapatsoura's review against another edition

funny informative relaxing sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.5