The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (Book Analysis)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. It provides a thorough exploration of the novel’s plot, characters and main themes, including perception, family relationships and independence. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
This clear and detailed 48-page reading guide is structured as follows:
- Biography of Mark Haddon
- Presentation of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- Summary of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- Character study
- Christopher John Francis Boone
- Ed Boone
- Judy Boone
- Mrs. Shears
- Mr. Shears
- Siobhan
- Analysis of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- Themes
- Loss and the untidiness of life
- Looking for order in the universe
About The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a unique murder mystery: it follows 15-year-old Christopher John Francis Boone, who is a talented mathematician but whose very literal way of thinking means that he often struggles to understand other people, as he tries to unravel the mysterious death of his neighbor’s dog. The novel won the Whitbread Book of the Year award in 2003 and has sold over two million copies to date. It has won praise for its exploration of Christopher’s perspective and skillfully crafted depiction of his social difficulties.
About Mark Haddon
Mark Haddon is a British writer, playwright, screenwriter, poet and cartoonist who is best known for his 2003 novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. After studying at Oxford and Edinburgh, he began writing children’s fiction, much of which he illustrated himself. He has written numerous children’s books, as well as a handful of novels aimed at adults and a volume of poetry. He currently lives in Oxford with his wife and their two sons.
Product details
ISBN | 9782808016070 |
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Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
Collection | Brightsummaries.com |
Format | |
Pages | 48 |
File size | 2.3 MB |