Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time

I read this book in a single sitting -- I picked it up around midnight one night when I couldn't sleep and just kept on reading into the early hours of the morning until I finished it.

I loved it, although I liked the first half better than the second.

I'm fascinated by most things psychological, so the point of view naturally intrigued me. I haven't read it front to back again since, though I have read sections. I think pretty much everything I'd say about it has already been said, though, so I'll step out again now

You know, I loved the book. I have a mild obsession with anything to do with psychology or "abnormalities" of the mind, and I've been into autism, retardation (nowhere near the same thing, keep in mind!!!) and mental conditions like my own synestesia for years. I loved his color association, because synestesia is a mix-up of senses (I see sounds, taste colors, get annoyed when people ask me what their clothes taste like, etc.) and it was just amazing being in his world.

However, it was one of those books like LOTR where you like it, love it, or say "why did anyone love this?". There's no real middle ground, because it's such an extreme writing style. Oh, PM me if you've ever met anyone with synestesia, because I'm getting desparate over here.

I really liked it too! But I can't help but wonder how accurate the information is since the author isn't autistic himself. Still, it was good. Frankly I can't understand why autism is seen such a bad thing. Judging from the books I've read, it just seems like a more obvious distribution of strengths and weaknesses and problems communicated. I can see how it would be complicated trying to talk to them, but they're not stupid and it seems like most of them are able to get along in the world eventually. I don't know. Maybe I'm just ignorant?

Well, if anyone's interested in reading another book from an autistic's perspective, there's also "The Speed of Dark." I read this not so long ago and highly recommend it (but again, the information may not be accurate because it's written by a woman who isn't autistic, though her son is).

I loved this book.

When I first read it, the chapter numbers distressed me so I through it across my room. A few months later I found it again, read it the whole way through and I loved it.

I had never heard of it until my mum randomly found it on a shelf in a B&B we stayed at in africa. But I read it, and I quite liked it. I wouldn't say it was the most fantabulous book ever, but I did like it. I liked how he had all his colour association things ... that was interesting.

I read this but I didn't really enjoy it.

It's not that I have anything against the book. I think i was more the fact that everyone goes "OMG, you must read this, it's amazing!" and I felt sort of let down.

When i read this book i was slightly annoyed at first and really confused about the point of the story but as it went on, it grew on me. I found myself unable to put it down. Instead of being annoyed by the short uninvolved sentences, i grew to appreciate the writing and the characters much more. I would recommend it for anyone who is looking for a unique book.


RS

I read it and I loved it. It was amazing, moving, bizarre, and really gave me an insight into another world. I really liked how in the middle of a paragraph he put a diagram or a joke or a story or a picture. And the chapters were all prime numbers! (I liked the plot thoguh the most. Never woulda guessed it was the father!)

Denouement wrote:Has anyone read his newest book?
'A Spot Of Bother'

Has anyone read his newest book?
'A Spot Of Bother'

I have it, but it's currently in the middle of my 'to read' pile. I'll get around to it eventually

It was amazing. I don't think i have anything else to say that hasn't already been said, though.

I loved it because it was just so original and quite educational at the same time.

I'll admit, if this wasn't my summer reading book this past summer, I would have put it down after about a quarter of the way through. It was decent, but not that great, in my opinion.

I did like this book, but it isn't one of my favourites. I read it before it was hyped up, which I'm glad of otherwise I may have been slightly disappointed. Nonetheless, it's a good read and I would recommend it.

Alainna
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Yes, Mark Haddon wrote this book so very movingly. It is grand. It’s funny thing that the plot isn’t very complicated but the readers are captivated by the unique narration of the book and the different outlook Christopher has for the world.

Also, the chapters were only numbered with prime digits — another novelty!

I totally agree with you, Ofour. I have a cousin who suffers from mild autism, and math is not one of his strong suits. However, he is a decent speller, and he has the most amazing memory I have ever seen. He knew the stats of every hockey player in the NHL before he was five. He's very shy, but likes to call adults by their first name, including his parents. He's not exactly what you would expect to find in an autistic child, and once he's comfortable around you, he is a sweetheart. I should know, I'm his favorite cousin!!

I only read it because of the title, being a devout Sherlockian. It was alright, nothing special, and it wasn't anything I'd read again or recommend to anyone. Perhaps I missed the point, but I didnt think it was that great.

-Twit

I, too, thought it was a very good book indeed. However, it has caused me much annoyance: some people think they know everything about autism after reading it, saying stuff like "They're all brilliant at maths." I have several autistic friends and can tell you that none of them is anything like Chris.

Even so, the book is very good, I love how the chapters are numbered.