#274 "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" by Mark Haddon

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This novel-- Mark Haddon's emotional depiction of a teenager with Asperger's Syndrome-- meant a lot to Aaron when he first read it back in 2007. He selected it for his choice off of the list because he thought that Rebecca would have a personal attachment to it and he wanted Rodney to appreciate a post-modern novel that wasn't as complicated as The Recognitions. The end result of this experiment to cater to everyone's tastes? One of the best books they've read so far sullied by a flat and lifeless ending.

Can a bad ending ruin a great novel?