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

mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

1.5/5 Stars

The story is an easy read, however the character is a flat, one-dimensional, stereotypical, caricature of a boy with autism. The character definitely doesn't have autism so says Haddon, he just based the character on his experience working with children who have autism.
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