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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Debbie W.'s review
bookshelves: own, 2022-reads, literature-united-kingdom-ireland, mental-health, mystery, realistic-fiction, young-adult
Aug 29, 2022
bookshelves: own, 2022-reads, literature-united-kingdom-ireland, mental-health, mystery, realistic-fiction, young-adult
Why I chose to read this book:
1. a few years ago, I've read several positive reviews about this story, so I added it to my WTR list. Imagine my thrill upon finding a copy in a thrift shop! and,
2. August 2022 is my "As the Spirit Moves Me Month".
Praises:
1. author Mark Haddon's experience working with autistic individuals clearly shines in this story! From the first paragraph, I was drawn in by 15-year-old Christopher's life with ASD through Haddon's captivating writing style - I didn't want to put this book down! From the precision in the dialogue to Christopher's astute thought processes, I developed immense empathy for this protagonist;
2. the character development was executed very well! Even if some characters made dubious choices, they were believable. And because of this, the ending couldn't have worked out better than it did. It was also nice to see that Christopher had a reliable support system with EA Siobhan; and,
3. my emotions ran the gamut from laughter to heartbreak!
Niggle:
Christopher used some mathematical and/or scientific thought processes to work out various personal issues. I tried to follow along or, at least I tried to relate to it in this story, but, unfortunately, my poor little fishy brain wasn't on the same wavelength as Christopher's!
Overall Thoughts:
Over the years, I have taught students on the Spectrum, so it was lovely to see bits and pieces of them in Christopher's character. This story was such an eye-opening look into the world of ASD!
Recommendation?
A quick but enlightening read of how one person, along with his family and acquaintances, live with ASD. Check it out!
1. a few years ago, I've read several positive reviews about this story, so I added it to my WTR list. Imagine my thrill upon finding a copy in a thrift shop! and,
2. August 2022 is my "As the Spirit Moves Me Month".
Praises:
1. author Mark Haddon's experience working with autistic individuals clearly shines in this story! From the first paragraph, I was drawn in by 15-year-old Christopher's life with ASD through Haddon's captivating writing style - I didn't want to put this book down! From the precision in the dialogue to Christopher's astute thought processes, I developed immense empathy for this protagonist;
2. the character development was executed very well! Even if some characters made dubious choices, they were believable. And because of this, the ending couldn't have worked out better than it did. It was also nice to see that Christopher had a reliable support system with EA Siobhan; and,
3. my emotions ran the gamut from laughter to heartbreak!
Niggle:
Christopher used some mathematical and/or scientific thought processes to work out various personal issues. I tried to follow along or, at least I tried to relate to it in this story, but, unfortunately, my poor little fishy brain wasn't on the same wavelength as Christopher's!
Overall Thoughts:
Over the years, I have taught students on the Spectrum, so it was lovely to see bits and pieces of them in Christopher's character. This story was such an eye-opening look into the world of ASD!
Recommendation?
A quick but enlightening read of how one person, along with his family and acquaintances, live with ASD. Check it out!
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Reading Progress
July 31, 2019
– Shelved
July 31, 2019
– Shelved as:
to-read
June 17, 2020
– Shelved as:
own
August 25, 2022
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Started Reading
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
2022-reads
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
literature-united-kingdom-ireland
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
mental-health
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
mystery
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
realistic-fiction
August 26, 2022
– Shelved as:
young-adult
August 28, 2022
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Finished Reading
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Debbie you are almost at the end of your "As the Spirit Moves Me Month"
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Thanks so much, Jodi! I also own (but still need to read) another book where the MC is autistic. It's called Ginny Moon by Benjamin Ludwig and has received high rated reviews. Thought you might be interested in that one as well!
![Debbie W.](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1594390250p1/41918078.jpg)
Thanks, Hilary! Glad you enjoyed it as well!
![Debbie W.](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1594390250p1/41918078.jpg)
Thank you, Lisa! Nice to see that you loved it as well!
![Debbie W.](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1594390250p1/41918078.jpg)
Glad that we both enjoyed this, even though I'm a little late to the game!
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Debbie you are almost at the end of your "As the Spirit Moves Me Month""
Thanks, Jim! Those connections made me smile but also felt heart-wrenching.
Yep! One more book to finish for my "As the Spirit Moves Me Month"! September will be (view spoiler)
Thorough and meaningful review, Debbie! Well done.
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Debbie wrote: "Bob (aka Bobby Lee) wrote: "Thorough and meaningful review, Debbie! Well done."
Thanks, Bob!"
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Thanks, Bob!"
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Thanks, Ellie! I would like to see your rating/review of this book.
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Thanks, Tina! I really think that you would like this story.
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Thanks for your comment, Stephen! You won't be sorry if you do, and it is a quick read!
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Thanks, Margaret! I would have a heart of stone if I didn't have empathy for Christopher!
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Thanks, Kat! If you like this premise, then I recommend it highly!
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I would be very interested to hear how you relate to this story personally, Christina.
![Debbie W.](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1594390250p1/41918078.jpg)
Just saw your comment, Suz! Sorry about that!
I had to do the same thing that you did in regards to the math!