Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. But when Christopher is asked to look for a missing dog in his neighborhood, he embarks on a journey of discovery. Especially as it seems that his wealthy neighbor has been murdered, shattered English identity and empathy are tested – until Christopher realizes what really happened that afternoon in the park.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is an intriguing mystery novel in the style of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, but more adult and less fantastical. Boy Christopher John Francis Boone is a 15-year-old math prodigy who can name every country, capital, and prime number up to 7,057 and recall old dreams he has forgotten. He also believes he witnessed a murder at the scene of that crime—but as he tries to solve this incredible puzzle, his life comes undone around him.

Set in the life of Christopher John Francis Boone, a bright and compassionate boy who suffers from autism and has difficulty interacting with others. When his father brings home a strange dog named Milo, Christopher reluctantly agrees to “train” the animal. He then meets his neighbor Mrs. Shears and develops an unlikely friendship with her son, Alex. Eventually, Christopher tries to bring Alex back into his world but learns that people are not always what they seem: not just dogs and people.

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Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. This improbable story of Christopher’s quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.

This poignant novel about a young boy who has the ability to see intricate details others do not is one of the most original books of the last decade. Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow.