The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

by Mark Haddon · 2003

Christopher John Francis Boone, who knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057, investigates the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog. Christopher relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions, cannot stand to be touched, and detests the color yellow. This story follows his quest to solve the mystery, offering a unique perspective on the world.