The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Softcover
Rare book
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
Mark Haddon's bitterly funny debut novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, is a murder mystery of sorts--one told by an autistic version of Adrian Mole. Fifteen-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone is mathematically gifted and socially hopeless, raised in a working-class home by parents who can barely cope with their child's quirks. He takes everything that he sees (or is told) at face value, and is unable to sort out the strange behavior of his elders and peers.
From the Back Cover:
Late one night, Christopher comes across his neighbor's poodle, Wellington, impaled on a garden fork. Wellington's owner finds him cradling her dead dog in his arms, and has him arrested. After spending a night in jail, Christopher resolves--against the objection of his father and neighbors--to discover just who has murdered Wellington. He is encouraged by Siobhan, a social worker at his school, to write a book about his investigations, and the result--quirkily illustrated, with each chapter given its own prime number--is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Haddon's novel is a startling performance. This is the sort of book that could turn condescending, or exploitative, or overly sentimental, or grossly tasteless very easily, but Haddon navigates those dangers with a sureness of touch that is extremely rare among first-time novelists. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is original, clever, and genuinely moving: this one is a must-read. --Jack Illingworth, Amazon.ca
"Mark Haddon's portrayal of an emotionally dissociated mind is a superb achievement. He is a wise and bleakly funny writer with rare gifts of empathy.”
-Ian McEwan, author of ATONEMENT and AMSTERDAM
"I have never read anything quite like Mark Haddon's funny and agonizingly honest book, or encountered a narrator more vivid and memorable. I advise you to buy two copies; you wonπt want to lend yours out."
--Arthur Golden, author of MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
“The Curious Incident brims with imagination, empathy, and vision -- plus it's a lot of fun to read.”
-Myla Goldberg, author of BEE SEASON
-Ian McEwan, author of ATONEMENT and AMSTERDAM
"I have never read anything quite like Mark Haddon's funny and agonizingly honest book, or encountered a narrator more vivid and memorable. I advise you to buy two copies; you wonπt want to lend yours out."
--Arthur Golden, author of MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
“The Curious Incident brims with imagination, empathy, and vision -- plus it's a lot of fun to read.”
-Myla Goldberg, author of BEE SEASON
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherGardner Press
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1849920419
- ISBN 13 9781849920414
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages288
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time: re-issue
Published by
Gardner Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 2
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR003046213
Buy Used
US$ 1.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Published by
Gardner Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_391426914
Buy Used
US$ 4.51
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
Published by
David Fickling Books (PB) 29/04/2010
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . Seller Inventory # 7719-9781849920414
Buy Used
US$ 3.20
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Published by
Gardner Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Shows only minor signs of wear, and very minimal markings inside (if any). 0.44. Seller Inventory # 353-1849920419-vrg
Buy Used
US$ 11.09
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Published by
Gardner Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 0.44. Seller Inventory # 353-1849920419-gdd
Buy Used
US$ 11.09
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
Published by
David Fickling Books (PB)
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Seller Inventory # CHL9596716
Buy Used
US$ 1.69
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
Published by
David Fickling Books (PB)
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Seller Inventory # CHL3143034
Buy Used
US$ 1.69
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time
Published by
David Fickling Books (PB) 29/04/2010
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 4
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee. Seller Inventory # 6545-9781849920414
Buy Used
US$ 3.20
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Published by
Gardner Press
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Fair. Buy with confidence! Book is in acceptable condition with wear to the pages, binding, and some marks within 0.44. Seller Inventory # bk1849920419xvz189zvxacp
Buy Used
US$ 13.43
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Published by
Random House Children's Books
(2010)
ISBN 10: 1849920419
ISBN 13: 9781849920414
Used
Softcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # GRP65382308
Buy Used
US$ 5.70
Convert currency