The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor's dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world.

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Published May 18, 2004

226 pages

Average rating: 7.38

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Readers say Mark Haddon's *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time* offers a unique, insightful perspective on autism, praised for authentic...

KikiStoneCreek
Jun 03, 2023
10/10 stars
One of my favorite books
Tiffany X
Dec 05, 2025
2/10 stars
Oh my...I deplored this book. It doesn't surprise me though. Most books people love (as well as movies) I don't like. This book sucked for me because I did not care one iota for the main character. The rants he went on were pointless (which was the point) but I still could not have cared less. I'll be looking for other people who also thought this book sucked...
Keema
Oct 22, 2025
8/10 stars
A really interesting view into a very different perspective and thought process from the one we are normally presented with in novels
imes909
Oct 20, 2025
7/10 stars
Interesting book with a different perspective!
CobraBitn
Oct 10, 2025
1/10 star
Absolutely hated this book. Too repetitive and drawn out.

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