Customer Reviews:
 A ripping good read March 24, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
The story of Christopher, a fifteen year old living with Asperger's Syndrome, is a slightly offbeat mystery novel.
The episodic diversions detailing Christopher's thought processes might not be to everyone's taste, but these play a pivotal role in conveying Christopher's disassociation.
Although the subject of mental health might suggest a heavy subject matter, the plot propels the story along at a ripping pace and I found that there was never a dull moment. Despite the (deliberate) alienating techniques employed by the author, Christopher is one of the most sympathetic and well-realised characters I have come across recently.
When a writer can convey, through a first-person narrative, dramatic ironies and tensions that the narrator himself is unable to see, it shows remarkable talent.
I cannot recommend highly enough. Superb.
Great read for all age groups! February 7, 2007
5 out of 14 found this review helpful
I bought my first copy of the curious incident about 3 years ago, in a tiny bookshop @ a railway station in The Netherlands. I bought the English copy, never having heard of the book nor the author, the cover (the red one with the upside down dog) and the titel just caught my eye. Little did I know it was to become a best seller and what a great story it is, very gripping.
Unfortunately I have lost my copy so yesterday eve I decided to buy it again, and I can't wait for it to turn up in the next couple of days!
Definitely a recommendation for secondary school children. It may well create a better understanding of children and adults suffering from different types of autism, and that can only be a good thing!
A fascinating read, February 7, 2007
CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT TIME is an expertly written book. I was hooked to this book the moment I started reading it. Within three hours, I was at the end of the last page. It was so touching. Told through the eyes of a boy who suffers from autism, the book captured our failings as humans, the strength of faith, the innocence of childhood, the things we take for granted in our lives, the hopes we cling to, the dreams we want to realize and the love we aspire for in our lives.
Intriguing as it may sound; I was fascinating by the unusual chapter numbering, the use of diagrams, statistics and the use of a first person narrator. It was clever and achieved its desired result of stirring curiosity and eventually keeping the reader hooked. It is a very creative style of writing. In fact, it is a unique reading experience.
By trying to get into the mind of the boy in his narration, I could easily understand his parents who had to deal with his problems constantly. I recommend this novel as a good, enjoyable read and a unique diversion from the other styles of writings that are in the market.Like THE USURPER AND OTHER STORIES, SENSE AND NONSENSIBILITY,UNION MOUJIK ,this book captured the essence of life's meaning .
 Disturbing January 31, 2007
3 out of 12 found this review helpful
A very good book, important for any one with relation to a person with Asperger's. Accurate, Informative as to how AS affects someone, though there are still things missing.
WARNING: If you suffer from Aspergers read this book with caution as it *can* take you in to a serious low.
an exiting diary January 30, 2007
3 out of 7 found this review helpful
The curious incident of the dog in the night-time"is the diary of a fifteen year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome. The basic plot consists of the mystery of "Who killed Wellington"( a dog in the neighbourhood), and the autistic Christopher is trying to solve it. But the action isn't so important, it's the special point of view of Christopher, which shows, what an existence with autism is like. With the description of many anecdotes besides the plot, the writer enables a full insight into Christopher's life. These give the book authensity and sympathy, although they're repetitive and sometimes a bit dull to read.
All in all, this book is exiting and amazing.
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