Unique perspective on Asperger's with a twist.
House Rules by Jodi Picoult is a compelling read for anyone interested in a unique perspective on Asperger's syndrome. The book is a murder mystery that revolves around a teenager with Asperger's, and how his condition affects his life and relationships with others. The story is told from multiple perspectives, bringing to light the complexities of Jacob's world and how it affects those around him. Jodi Picoult's writing is powerful, and the book leaves a lasting impact on readers.
ISBN: 9780340979082
Authors:
Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Hodder
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Topics:
Mystery
Goodreads rating: 4.04
(rated by 173445 readers)
Description
Jacob Hunt is a teenage boy with Asperger's syndrome. He's hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, and like many kids with AS, Jacob has a special focus on one subject--in his case, forensic analysis. He's always showing up at crime scenes, thanks to the police scanner he keeps in his room, and telling the cops what they need to do...and he's usually right. But then his town is rocked by a terrible murder and, for a change, the police come to Jacob with questions. All of the hallmark behaviors of Asperger's--not looking someone in the eye, stimulatory tics and twitches, flat affect--can look a lot like guilt to law enforcement personnel. Suddenly, Jacob and his family, who only want to fit in, feel the spotlight shining directly on them. For his mother, Emma, it's a brutal reminder of the intolerance and misunderstanding that always threaten her family. For his brother, Theo, it's another indication of why nothing is normal because of Jacob. And over this small family the soul-searing question looms: Did Jacob commit murder?Emotionally powerful from beginning to end, House Rules looks at what it means to be different in our society, how autism affects a family, and how our legal system works well for people who communicate a certain way--and fails those who don't.
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