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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time – Detailed Summary Mark Haddon’s *The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time* (2003) is a modern mystery novel told through the unique voice of Christopher John Francis Boone, a 15-year-old boy living in Swindon, England. Christopher is mathematically gifted and deeply logical but struggles to interpret human emotions and social situations. Although never explicitly labeled, Christopher’s behavior strongly suggests he is on the autism spectrum. The novel is written as if Christopher himself has composed it, blending his investigation of a neighborhood mystery with his reflections on family, logic, and the challenges of understanding the world. The Opening Mystery The story begins when Christopher discovers Wellington, the neighbor’s poodle, dead on Mrs. Shears’s lawn with a garden fork sticking out of its body. Horrified but curious, Christopher decides to investigate the crime. He loves detective stories, especially those featuring Sherlock Holmes, and he models his own investigation after them. This event becomes the central mystery of his book. Christopher’s World As Christopher narrates the story, readers get a vivid pict...