{"product_id":"the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-4","title":"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"87\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\u003c\/em\u003e is a mystery novel told from the perspective of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy who describes himself as \"a mathematician with some behavioral difficulties.\" Christopher discovers that his neighbor's dog, Wellington, has been mysteriously killed with a garden fork, and he sets out to solve the mystery. As he investigates, he uncovers unexpected truths not only about the dog’s death but also about his own family, particularly secrets involving his parents. The novel stands out for its unique narrative voice, as Christopher views the world through a logical, literal lens—often associated with autism spectrum traits—making everyday situations confusing or overwhelming for him. Through this emotionally rich and intellectually engaging story, Mark Haddon explores themes of trust, family, communication, and the challenges of seeing the world differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMark Haddon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British author, illustrator, and screenwriter best known for \u003cem data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time\u003c\/em\u003e, which won multiple awards including the Whitbread Book of the Year and the Commonwealth Writers' Prize. Born in Northampton, England, in 1962, Haddon studied English at Oxford and later worked with people with disabilities—an experience that informed his writing, though he has stated that the novel is not intended to be a clinical portrayal of autism. In addition to writing fiction for adults and children, Haddon has worked in television and illustrated numerous children’s books. His writing is praised for its emotional depth, originality, and insight into human behavior and relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44273665081601,"sku":"2SGG4356P-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5760f59d-7193-4e62-b7d3-27f4f8dab7e6.jpg?v=1760781098","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time-4","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}