Have you ever wondered what it would be like to view the world through the eyes of a individual with Asperger’s? Can you imagine how difficult it is for the mother of a child with Asperger’s to see their child suffer, constantly being misunderstood by society? All of these thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and questions are displayed, and can be lived through the book, House Rules, by Jodi Picoult.
Picoult writes yet another outstanding novel. Like all her other novels, the basis of this one is based on controversial issues and different challenges that are faced everyday by millions of individuals. House Rules not only takes on the challenges of being a child with Asperger’s, or being the family with the child, but also takes on forensic science, crime scenes, and the law. Forensic science is an obsession held by the main character Jacob, who is a teen with Asperger’s syndrome. When his obsession of forensic science and creating crime scenes gets out of control, could it be true that he committed the murder or his tutor, Jess Ogilvey?
This story is not only relatable for the individuals that have a child with Asperger’s in their family, or someone who knows an individual like Jacob; but it also throws in a twist of crime and solving a mystery. Unlike some individuals who read this novel, I was not able to solve the crime before it was revealed. I was drawn into the story the entire time and could not put the book down because I wanted to know the ending. One thing I did not like about this novel is the way the ending leaves you with questions to still be answered. The crime is finally solved, but I was angry to find out I don’t know what happened to the individuals involved.
Being a special education major, I know a lot about individuals with disabilities, and have worked with children with Asperger’s and Autism first hand. While reading this novel I was able to relate to all the things I know and have seen. I know that everything described in the novel are all typical behaviors and characteristics displayed by individuals with Asperger’s. Picoult did an excellent job in her research for this novel and you can tell the research was very detailed and important to her before writing this novel.
Although this novel is something that a lot of women and mothers would be interested in reading and able to relate to, it is not limited to this one group of individuals. I am not a mother, nor close to being one, and I absolutely loved this novel. Many teen girls that I know also love Jodi Picoult’s books as well. The whole plot and setting was put together very well making this my new favorite book. Many other individuals that I have discussed this novel with all say that out of all the Jodi Picoult books they have read, House Rules is their favorite. I, one hundred percent, recommend this book to anyone looking for a new novel to read. I caution though, you are going to lose sleep, due to the action of holding the book in your hands and not wanting to put it down.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/reviews/House-Rules%2FJodi-Picoult/1100259946?sort=3
The name I used on this site is the same as mine on the blog: cllavan.
Picoult writes yet another outstanding novel. Like all her other novels, the basis of this one is based on controversial issues and different challenges that are faced everyday by millions of individuals. House Rules not only takes on the challenges of being a child with Asperger’s, or being the family with the child, but also takes on forensic science, crime scenes, and the law. Forensic science is an obsession held by the main character Jacob, who is a teen with Asperger’s syndrome. When his obsession of forensic science and creating crime scenes gets out of control, could it be true that he committed the murder or his tutor, Jess Ogilvey?
This story is not only relatable for the individuals that have a child with Asperger’s in their family, or someone who knows an individual like Jacob; but it also throws in a twist of crime and solving a mystery. Unlike some individuals who read this novel, I was not able to solve the crime before it was revealed. I was drawn into the story the entire time and could not put the book down because I wanted to know the ending. One thing I did not like about this novel is the way the ending leaves you with questions to still be answered. The crime is finally solved, but I was angry to find out I don’t know what happened to the individuals involved.
Being a special education major, I know a lot about individuals with disabilities, and have worked with children with Asperger’s and Autism first hand. While reading this novel I was able to relate to all the things I know and have seen. I know that everything described in the novel are all typical behaviors and characteristics displayed by individuals with Asperger’s. Picoult did an excellent job in her research for this novel and you can tell the research was very detailed and important to her before writing this novel.
Although this novel is something that a lot of women and mothers would be interested in reading and able to relate to, it is not limited to this one group of individuals. I am not a mother, nor close to being one, and I absolutely loved this novel. Many teen girls that I know also love Jodi Picoult’s books as well. The whole plot and setting was put together very well making this my new favorite book. Many other individuals that I have discussed this novel with all say that out of all the Jodi Picoult books they have read, House Rules is their favorite. I, one hundred percent, recommend this book to anyone looking for a new novel to read. I caution though, you are going to lose sleep, due to the action of holding the book in your hands and not wanting to put it down.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/reviews/House-Rules%2FJodi-Picoult/1100259946?sort=3
The name I used on this site is the same as mine on the blog: cllavan.
An excellent attention getter and also you were very good about staying on topic, only deviating to include information that makes you credible. All and all a very helpful review.
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