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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
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- Mark Haddon
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: A Summary
Overview
- Title: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- Author: Mark Haddon
- Genre: Mystery, Young Adult Fiction
- Themes: Autism, Family Relationships, Truth and Lies
Summary
- Protagonist: Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with behavioral difficulties.
- Inciting Incident: Christopher discovers his neighbor's dog, Wellington, dead, impaled by a garden fork.
- Investigation: He embarks on an investigation to find the dog's killer, documenting his findings in a book.
- Challenges: Struggles with understanding emotions, dislikes physical touch, and faces difficulties in social interactions.
- Revelations: His investigation uncovers family secrets and leads to revelations about his mother.
- Journey: Christopher's quest for truth takes him beyond his comfort zone, leading to a transformative journey.
- Resolution: The novel concludes with Christopher gaining a greater understanding of the world and his family.
Critical Analysis
- Narrative Style: The story is narrated from Christopher's perspective, giving a unique insight into his thought processes and perception of the world.
- Themes Explored: Explores themes of autism, the complexity of human relationships, the nature of truth, and the journey of self-discovery.
- Impact: Offers a poignant and insightful look into the life of a young person with behavioral difficulties, challenging conventional perceptions.