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

556 RATINGS

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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...

Cresta McGowan
Dec 25, 2025
4/10 stars
I realize a lot of people love this book, which is why we selected it for book club. However, this book started strong and then just died. There's no story here. The plot of shaky at best. I didn't like the single character. I don't know why people like this book. I can't even say the writing is any better than the short choppy sentences in this review.
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!

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