Literary · Mystery
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Fifteen-year-old Christopher, who loves maths and struggles with feelings and crowds, sets out to find out who killed a neighbour's dog, and uncovers uncomfortable truths about his family.
Facts last checked 2026-10-17
- First published
- 2002
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 226
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you enjoy unusual narrators and mysteries that turn out to be about people.
Skip this if you want a tightly plotted whodunit with a satisfying puzzle.
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Quick answers about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
- What is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time about?
- Fifteen-year-old Christopher, who loves maths and struggles with feelings and crowds, sets out to find out who killed a neighbour's dog, and uncovers uncomfortable truths about his family.
- Who should read The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?
- Read it if you enjoy unusual narrators and mysteries that turn out to be about people. Skip it if you want a tightly plotted whodunit with a satisfying puzzle.
- How long and how fast is The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?
- It is a fast-paced, short read of about 226 pages, first published in 2002.
- Does The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Animal death.
- Can I borrow The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time; the borrow button above searches it for you.
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