Book Recommendation

Books are an incredible tool. They can be used for escape as well as learning, and we should never stop consuming them. From time to time we will recommend books that we have read. These will range from fiction to nonfiction, and will cover various topics.

First up in our book recommendation series is a fiction book originally published in 2003 titled The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon. This book has been uniquely marketed separately to both children and adults, and has done very well with both age groups.

The story is told from the view of Christopher, our protagonist who has Asperger's, thought that is not specifically said in the book. I want to start by acknowledging all of the negative feedback from the autistic communities about this book claiming that the protagonist doesn't portray a person with ASD correctly. To that I must remind you that this is a work of fiction. My wife and myself, who are both on the spectrum, felt this was a very good portrayal of some of the tendencies of an individual with an ASD diagnosis. We could both relate to many of the situations and responses from Christopher. Every individual is unique, including those with ASD. No author can pinpoint every unique detail and mannerism from every unique individual without another getting upset. We're recommending this book because it's a good read, a good story, has good characters, and should be read as a fiction book, not a textbook one would read to learn about ASD. Please take it for what it is.

The story revolves around Christopher investigating the killing of his neighbor's dog, taking him on a journey of self-discovery. Family and trust seem to be key themes.

We would recommend this book to parents and children alike. If you read or have read this book, drop us a note and let us know what you thought.

Grab a copy from your favorite bookstore or library, make a cup of tea, and enjoy the mystery.

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