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

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Mark Haddon

fiction contemporary mystery young adult emotional medium-paced

226 pages | first published 2003

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A bestselling modern classic—both poignant and funny—about a boy with autism who sets out to solve the murder of a neighbor's dog and discovers unexpected truths about himself and the world. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countrie...
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Summary of 56381 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
adventurous 44%
funny 38%
mysterious 36%
reflective 33%
informative 25%
sad 23%
lighthearted 21%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 19%
challenging 15%
tense 13%
dark 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 37%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 20% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.79

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