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"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time" brings the reader right into the world and thought process of the main character. It reads less like a detective novel and more as a character analysis of autism. The pages fly by, not in an attempt to solve who-dunnit, but to find out what will be said or done next. An entire universe of logic unfolds that the adult mind has trouble understanding, and yet Mark Haddon has used his years of experience to bring forward a very memorable literary character. I found the solution to the murder mystery slightly out of flow with the rest of the novel but it did not lessen my overall enjoyment.

This book was written from the perspective of an autistic boy. It presented an interesting world view, but I was disappointed with the ending. I was really into it at first, but by the middle I started to feel like I was reading the book version of an After School Special.

Perhaps the most creative book I've ever read. Fascinating, first-person approach from an autistic child in a novel setting.

4.5 stars out of 5

Different than any type of book I've read before. Written from the view point of an autistic boy. Quick read and one I'd probably re-read again.

This book was just "weird" and not enjoyable to me. I dislike math greatly, and have no appreciation for the subject. Not to be a spoiler for a reviewer, this is the adventure of a child who is a type of savant. Others may find it brilliant, but it was not my cup of tea.

This book was fascinating and a quick, easy read. Highly recommend to someone who wants to learn more about autism.

I am familiar with several forms of Austism and found this book incredibly touching. Not at all what I expected, it was a good story told from an unique point of view. I picked it up after hearing a number of other people rave about it, and am very glad I did. This should become a classic.

I could not put this book down. I finished it the day I began reading it. It was such an excellent book, I can't recommend it enough!

An interesting book. It made me think about how it must feel to have all that information in your head as an autistic person. But at the same time it struck a balance between that and humor.

Though it is sometimes difficult to "get through", this is an excellent book on introduce people to the difficulties people with autism may encounter.

This has got to be the best book I ever read!

Very interesting book about people with learning disabilities. They think differently! Helped me understand it a little bit better. The story was good, too!

Irritating. I needed Ritalin just to get through it.

Boring with a capital BBBB!!!!!

Quirky book but I really enjoyed it

I generally can read anything but I just could not get into this book. It was a little too "different" for me.

I LOVED this book - by far the best book I read in 2007.

I loved this book. It's a fascinating look into the world of someone with aspergers syndrome and a great read.

Our Book Club picked this as a monthly selection and it was a favorite all around. Sounds strange, but really enjoyable. Highly recommended.

A good read, this book lets you peek into the world of autism. Well written