Book club 2 met on Friday June 13th to discuss Mark Haddon’s book,’ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night time.’ Only two of the group did not enjoy the book which explores the world of fifteen year old Christopher Boone and his adventures investigating the death of his neighbour’s dog. During his investigation, he discovers the truth about his departed mother and ends up finding his way to London in search of her.
Christopher is clearly on the autistic spectrum, highly intelligent and logical, but unable to relate closely to others or interpret their behaviour. His closest friends are his teacher Siobhan and his pet rat Toby who lives in his pocket. The story describes the boy’s reactions when his parents betray his trust as their marriage falls apart.
The reader’s sympathy for him is engaged throughout and we share his sense of achievement when at the end of the book he passes his A level Mathematics and looks forward to more intellectual success.
This was judged a rewarding read by the group as a whole.
We will read next ‘Hamnet’ by Maggie O Farrell. We continue to enjoy our venue at the Hare and Hounds.