The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Unabridged)

This book is one of those that starts you off slowly...almost turned it off at one point and gave up. It is an amazing insight into the mind of a child who has aspergers and you really see and understand him. He takes you into his logical mind and explains everything from his perspective. Absolutely fantastic. Didn't want my car journeys to end!

I had this book recommended by a friend, although she had read it hard copy rather than the audio version. I was somewhat wary of the book to be honest as I have an autistic son, and wondered how exactly it would unfold, would it make those who suffer from autism sound like weirdos? Would it just caricature them? Instead what I got was a superb piece of writing which gives anyone who does not know someone who is autistic a view of the world they try to make sense of in a sensitive manner. The book isn't really there to explore autism but does give a perspective that non-sufferers can understand. I can identify with the characters that are well written and believable and I found myself really caring for the them and wanting things to work out, for my money the true mark of a writer is how good they are in creating engaging characters and I must admit I felt that Mark Haddon excels in this. Any audiobook is only as good as the narrator and I felt that Ben Tibber was first class. Thanks to both the author and narrator, I really enjoyed this book.

this is a really great book, and mark haddon is an excellent reader. the only problem i have with it is the grating musical interludes which are meant to signal separate parts of the text - breaks between chapters or something. my problem with these are as follows: 1) they are irritating little earworms which sound like they have been played with one finger on a very early model Casio organ, or one of those novelty electronic keyboard-kazoo instruments, set to 'Oboe' 2) as it is not possible to ascertain what exactly they are meant to be signaling, a simple brief silent pause would do just as well. audio book listeners are not idiots, if the sound goes quiet for a moment we are not going to think the download is broken
3) they jar horribly with the mood of the book and cumulatively threaten to ruin it

do not let this put you off- the book is really, really good and this is otherwise a great recording - i'm writing this in the hope that whoever makes these books will cease and desist from horrid little 'innovations' like this that are meant to guide and/or enhance- but in fact have a highly detrimental impact on- the listening experience

Beautifully produced. Wonderfully read by young Mark Haddon. Although much younger that the main character it communicates his moving innocence

What a great audiobook! And the dramatisation makes it come to life ? much better than just reading. The main character and narrator Christopher is a delightful creation and the supporting characters are all really well drawn. The book provides an absorbing and believable insight into the mind of a child with Asperger?s and helped me to understand a little more of the challenges of living with this condition and how family members cope. It is simultaneously heart-warming, witty and sad.

Untill i started listening to the audiobook i had no idea what it was about. For the benefit of others I will say its a first person account of the thoughts of an autistic boy which are sotiimes amusing, sometimes surprising, sometimes totally insane- but always honestly potraying what it must be to suffer from such a socially disabling disease and its implications for his family and society. Where the book excels is the excellent full cast narration - you can feel the warmth and emotions of all the characters. There is some background music appropriate to the narration, its reasonably fast paced and leaves you with some basic human values to reflect on.

First off the narration is excellent.

The book itself is only interesting to get an autistic persons view point of the world. The plot of the book however didn't really match up to the synopsis, I was expecting more detective and less a 101 course on autism. Perhaps I have missed the point of the book, but I didnt come away think this was worth 6 hours of my time.

That said it doesn't take anything away from how well written and narrated it is.

This book is well written and a pleasure to read. A great introduction to the mind of a boy with Aspergers. It is witty and yet serious and for a little while I thought it was a true story. The story line unfolded well and made me want to listen to the whole thing before switching off. I am going to buy his second book, I have heard it is just as good.

I was recommended to read this book but not sure if it was my kind of book, but how wrong I was. I thoroughly enjoyed it, the writing style really made you understand what everyday life is like for the Christopher. As the book continues I find myself willing Christopher to solve the mystery and I feel so elated for him that he does it. A very well written book and the audio version didn't disappoint either,

When I first started listening to this book I wasn't sure I was going to stick with it but I am glad I did because I soon developed affection for the young character Christopher. As a fifteen year old with Aspergers syndrome he is innocent and naive and this is performed wonderfully by Ben Tibber, the narrator. As usual for a Mark Haddon book the story is funny, poignant and curious and moves along quickly. Thoroughly enjoyable.