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

adventurous challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

If you read this book, I hope you find it entertaining, well-paced, and interesting, but it is NOT educational. The only things you’ll learn about autism are stereotypes. Additionally, I’d put a trigger warning on it for parental abuse of their kid. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Child abuse, and Gaslighting

Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Police brutality, Death of parent, and Abandonment