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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Christopher is autistic; he navigates life on its myriad levels by way of mathematical equations and the laws of physics—everything at face value with no understanding of human emotion or motivation. There’s a lot he doesn’t understand—and so many reasons why no one understands him. How on earth will he ever solve a murder mystery?
Mark Haddon writes so that we truly see the world through Christopher’s eyes—his quirkiness becomes lovable, and we ache for him and know his fears. Haddon offers us a rare opportunity to step into someone else’s shoes, see through his eyes, and think with his mind; we can’t help but walk away changed by the experience.
