91 pages • 3 hours read
Mark HaddonThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2003A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon, fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone, a brilliant teenage boy with Autism, discovers a neighbor's dog has been murdered and sets out to solve the mystery against his father's wishes, ultimately uncovering deeper family secrets and navigating personal challenges. The book includes discussions of domestic violence and infidelity.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is widely praised for its unique perspective and compelling narrative. Critics commend the authentic depiction of autism and the engrossing mystery. However, some readers find the protagonist's voice limiting and the plot's resolution lacking depth. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read that resonates emotionally and intellectually.
Who Should Read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?
Readers who enjoy The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon are typically fans of unique narrative voices and stories that explore autism. Comparable to those who appreciated The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer.
RecommendedReading Age
13+yearsLexile Level
1090LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
British Literature
Animals
Disability
Education
Identity: Disability
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger