• The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

  • By: Mark Haddon
  • Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
  • Length: 6 hrs and 2 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (16,108 ratings)

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

By: Mark Haddon
Narrated by: Jeff Woodman
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Publisher's summary

Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone has Asperger's Syndrome, a condition similar to autism. He doesn't like to be touched or meet new people, he cannot make small talk, and he hates the colors brown and yellow. He is a math whiz with a very logical brain who loves solving puzzles that have definite answers.

One night, he observes that the neighbor's dog has been killed, since it is not moving and has a large garden fork stuck in its body. Christopher knows this is wrong. He has never left his street on his own before, but now he'll have to in order to find out who killed the dog. What he discovers will shake the very foundation of his perfectly ordered life.

Critically acclaimed author Mark Haddon, a two-time BAFTA winner, crafts a stunning masterpiece that is funny, honest, and incredibly moving.

©2003 Mark Haddon (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC

Critic reviews

  • Alex Award Winner, 2004

"The novel brims with touching, ironic humor. The result is an eye-opening work in a unique and compelling literary voice." (Publishers Weekly)
"Fresh and inventive." (Booklist)
"Smart, honest and wrenching....Will quickly hook you in." (San Francisco Chronicle)
"Gloriously eccentric and wonderfully intelligent." (The Boston Globe)

Editorial Review

Mark Haddon’s engrossing and intensely human novel about an autistic boy investigating the murder of a neighbor’s dog remains one of my favorite feats of storytelling. And I consider myself especially fortunate to have experienced it for the first time in audio. Award-winning narrator Jeff Woodman masterfully captures Christopher’s youth, intelligence and disarming directness, employing a detached delivery that conveys his condition while hinting at a rich emotional life that lays just underneath. It’s a beautifully nuanced performance that’s authentic, effortless, and deeply affecting. —Reid., Audible Editor

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Wonderful book

I had never heard of this book until it was recommended by Audible. I think it’s a different book in the s

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i get it

good glimpse into the world of emotionally challenged kids. certainly not all are super bright. not all are gifted at math(s).

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Just awesome

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! It was recommended to me.

What other book might you compare The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time to and why?

In a league of its own!

What does Jeff Woodman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His great voice and expression.

If you could take any character from The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The Author,he's brilliant!!

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Must listen!!

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Special........ very special

A wonderful book... a wonderful listen.
The narrator does a great job and one becomes immersed in Christopher's world. It holds your interest and gives insight into the world of an autistic child.
I highly recommend this adventure! Heartwarming, sad, touching, laughable and most certainly lovable.

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Heart warming

This was a wonderful book. It was written and read like someone who was also challenged. It made you know everything and feel every thing he did. What a heart warming book. It also shows how difficult it is to raise a child with special needs.

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Disappointing finish

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This was one of my favorite audio books right up until the end. I feel its energy and suspense just fell apart and ended in a sappy pool of family values; blah.

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Worthwhile Read, or Listen

The story itself is an interesting one, and the narration by Christopher makes it more interesting.

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crowd pleaser

Kids gave it a 5, adults have it a 4. Great book to please everyone in the car.

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Not my thing

I'm sure some people will find this book inspiring or uplifting, but I thought it was depressing and unnecessarily long.

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A wonderful book and story line

I was extremely surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. This book is a treasure. I don't have autistic children but this is a excellent insight. Great story line. Wow, I am so surprised how good this listen was. I listened for a few hours straight. Big package in a little book! Thanks!

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