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

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

• Curious Incident
  I didn't know what to expect when I read Curious Incident. I am a special education teacher and am often skeptical when I see a main character with a disability. It is so difficult to represent a character with a disability that often times, the character is not portrayed in a realistic manner. I was especially skeptical when I read that the main character was Autistic. Being a spectrum disorder, Autism is a disability that is difficult to "stereotype". No two people with Autism are the same. They may share... more info

• An interesting way to write a book
  The book is written from the eyes of an autistic child. I find it an innovative point of view, but it gets old quickly since he blabbers on about insignificant details. I understand this is probably how a real autistic person thinks, but maybe he could have skipped a lot of the rambling details and gave it mre of a story line.

• Not Impressed
  This book was introduced to me by several close friends, all of which "highly recommended" this novel as a "must read". This novel is a quick read, however frustrating and lead to a general feeling of disappointment. It certainly offers a unique perspective, however, I found the writing did very little to hold my interest. Too often throughout the novel, Christopher (the main character), simply provides a monotonous accounts regarding the events taking place around him or the conversations he holds with... more info

• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time
  Mark Haddon takes the reader into the mind of a person with autism. As a mother of a daughter with autism and working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders for 28+ years, he's right on in accurately conveying their view the world and the emotions and fears they encounter trying to function in our strange world. The character reminds me of a beloved young man, a student of mine, with asberger's syndrom. Best job in the world.
  Loved the book, this was my third copy because I keep giving it... more info

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