Christopher Boone Analysis

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Judging by the cover of Mark Haddon’s, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, I did not think I would enjoy this novel. Though, as I began reading this feeling soon became a polar opposite. This is truly one of the best books I have ever read… and I haven’t even past page 79 yet. It is interesting that it is written in first person. It helps us as readers better understand Christopher but it gets confusing at times with all the riddles. All the mini plots keep it very intriguing. It really inspires me seeing the obstacles Christopher over comes every day due to his high functioning autism. I think the fact that Haddon chose to write his novel in first person narrative is interesting but it does have its advantages and disadvantages. While it does help us as readers empathize with Christopher and understand his disorder more clearly. I did find the novel a bit hard to follow at times because of it. For example on page 11-12 when Christopher is explaining what primary numbers are and the process in discovering them that really confused me. I also don’t like when he has to go into detail about every little thing. I kind of lose interest. Although I guess the point in Haddon writing his novel in first person is so readers can understand what life is really like for someone with autism. I do find it really neat how different Christopher interprets situations then an average person. I can’t help but wonder how much different this novel would be if it was written in the point of view of someone else. To me Christopher Boone is a very inspiring character. He faces his fears and over comes the obstacles of his disorder. Although he fears social situations he goes door to door on his street asking about Wellington’s murder. He doesn’t let his autism limit him. He believes that he can do A-level math, go to university, and be an astronaut. He even plans

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