Literary Fiction

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon

Fifteen-year-old Christopher, who sees the world through the lens of mathematics and literal truth, investigates the murder of a neighbor's dog with the logic of Sherlock Holmes. Haddon's innovative novel offers a unique perspective on neurodivergence while delivering a genuinely affecting mystery about family secrets.

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