The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
This novel follows a 15-year-old boy with autism as he tries to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbor's dog. Along the way, he uncovers other secrets about his family and must navigate the world using his unique perspective and abilities. The book offers an insightful look into the mind of a character with autism, highlighting his struggles and triumphs in a compelling and empathetic way.
The 783rd greatest book of all time
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This book is on the following lists:
- 13th on 30 Books Every Adult Should Read Before They Die (The British Museums, Libraries, and Archives Society)
- 19th on The 100 best books of the 21st century (The Guardian)
- 25th on The 100 Best Books of the Decade(2000) (Times)
- 72nd on The New Classics - 100 Best Reads from 1983 to 2008 (Entertainment Weekly)
- 249th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 359th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- The Great American Read (PBS)
- 50 Books to Read Before You Die (Barnes and Noble)
- As if You Don't Have Enough to Read, Fiction Edition (New York Times)
- Books of the Decade (The Guardian)
- Costa Book Award - Best Novel (Costa Coffee)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The Best Books of the 2000s (The Onion AV Club)