or, one of the best works of fiction in ages.

this was the other book i picked up before the transatlantic and found myself giggling nonstop. what a compulsive read! absolutely brilliant.

haddon gets us into the head of christopher, a fifteen-year old autistic boy. through his detective work to find out who killed the neighbour's dog he explains his worldview and his family life. although he doesn't necessarily understand what is going on with his parents the reader is given a knowing view of the world outside of christopher's head.

the curious incident of the dog in the night-time is a one-sitting read. not to worry, you'll want to read it again shortly thereafter.