Product Description

A murder mystery like no other, this novel features Christopher Boone, a 15 year-old who suffers from Asperger's syndrome. When he finds a neighbour's dog murdered, he sets out on a terrifying journey destined to turn his whole world upside down.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #36395 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-01
• Released on: 1900-01-01
• Format: Audiobook
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 6
• Binding: Audio CD

Ian McEwan
'.. a superb achievement. He is a wise and bleakly funny writer with rare gifts of empathy.’

Daily Mail
'This is the most poignant audio book you'll find this year..an extraordinary novel...'

About the Author
Author biography: Mark Haddon is an author, illustrator and screenwriter who has written fifteen books for children and won two BAFTAs. He lives in Oxford. Reader Biography: Ben Tibber, aged 12, has played the character of David in the film I Am David, ‘Tiny Tim’ in A Christmas Carol and the voice of ‘Lucky’ in 101 Dalmatians 2. He has appeared in Holby City on television and also has a list of credits on radio including reading Child of our Time.

Customer Reviews

Only Half Way through
Fantastic book, read wonderfully. I'm only half way through and already been reduced to tears a number of times, which is quite embarrassing when your sat in traffic!

Compelling
This is a beautiful narration of a truly compelling story. I often sat in my car for half an hour at the end of my journey because I couldn't turn it off!

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
I studied Aspergers at University, I have a brother who is Aspergers, so I know something about it. This book was an excellent presentation of the life of someone who has Aspergers, without being sentimental, innaccurate or over dramatic. Read between the lines and see the problems there are living with someone who is Aspergers, but also understand the difficulties of that persons life. I loved this, and think it ought to be compulsary reading for anyone wanting to know more about the disorder. It makes you realise how much our lives are goverened by subtle expressions that we all take so much for granted, and how hard life can be. Mark Haddon really got in to the mind of some one, and his observations were spot on. Having worked at Twycross zoo I especially like the references to it, and can attest to the accuracy....