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A review by fkshg8465
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Oh my goodness. I generally cringe when narrators are children, but in this case, it worked really well. Seeing the world through Christopher's eyes was illuminating. This poor child. The world is so very confusing to him. But I have so much confidence in this young man, and I'm sure he'll accomplish all he wants, even with all the barriers he'll have to face (the world isn't exactly designed for his accessibility needs, after all). I'm hopeful he'll make lots of friends, find people who are kind wherever he goes, and solves great scientific mysteries.
Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Bullying, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail