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[lizzybennet]

I've started reading books from the "1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die" list. Turns out that I'd already read 49 of them. If I read 20 a year, and I live to the average age of a western female, I should finish before I die. Here's my review of book 50:

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

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Told from the perspective of an autistic boy, this book is about his investigation into the murder of his neighbor's dog. In the process of his investigation, he discovers a great deal about his own life. Also, he spends a lot of time discussing his own autistic "quirks". As I read, I couldn't help but wonder how accurately it displayed how an autistic would actually write a book. I know that the author stayed true to all the characteristics of autism. But is this how an autistic would voice a story?



I enjoyed the story, but I hated it as well. The characters were deep and they had real faults. This made me quite upset at most of them. I couldn't put it down. I still can't stop thinking about it.


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Comments

[kimaginethis.livejournal.com]

Oh, drat!! I saw this book at the library and walked by on the way to check out my things!! Watch it NOT be there when I go back to look for it.

[mysteena.livejournal.com]

I hope you can find it. I was actually surprised that my library had it as they don't seem to carry many "new releases." Read it!!

[hermionesmum.livejournal.com]

My MIL taught Mark Haddon English in Middle school. She was dileriously proud when that came out and we all got a copy for Christmas. I love it, but so, so sad.