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

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I adored this book. It was an interesting yet heartbreaking tale and reminded me of someone I know who’s been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. It’s a tale about growing up and how childlike innocence can be influenced by an adult world; and it’s illustrated by examples of people who don’t know how to react to Aspergers’; demonstrating just how difficult living with the condition can be. It also reminded me of the Adrian Mole diaries. The plot can be contradictory at times but that could be down to the condition of our narrator. At times the narrative can be a bit too detailed but again, it’s an insight into the syndrome. The plot twist works well and what is thought to be one theme is quickly turned into an even more intriguing one. There’s also amusing bits of his memories that stand out and are inserted strategically throughout the novel which makes you want to flick back and re-read them.

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