The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon with Jeff Woodman (Narrator)

6 hours, 2 minutes • first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary mystery emotional medium-paced
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Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone has Asperger's Syndrome, a condition similar to autism. He doesn't like to be touched or meet new people, he cannot make small talk, and he hates the colors brown and yellow. He is a math whiz with a very logical...

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Moods

emotional 59%
adventurous 43%
funny 36%
mysterious 34%
reflective 34%
sad 25%
informative 24%
inspiring 21%
lighthearted 20%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
tense 14%
dark 7%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 36%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 6% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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