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Jodi Picoult

House Rules

Jodi PicoultFiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010

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Jodi Picoult

House Rules

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010
Book Details
Pages

532

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

880L

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House Rules by Jodi Picoult tells the story of Jacob Hunt, a teenager with autism who faces discrimination in the legal system when he becomes a suspect in his tutor's murder, exploring the impact of his diagnosis on his family as they navigate medical, legal, and psychological challenges. This novel discusses suicide and murder and contains offensive language about individuals with autism.

Informative

Emotional

Contemplative

Mysterious

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.2

189,883 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

House Rules by Jodi Picoult offers a compelling but polarizing narrative. Readers praise its intricate portrayal of Asperger’s syndrome and its impact on a family, commending Picoult's extensive research and empathetic characterization. Critics, however, find the multiple viewpoints occasionally disjointed and the legal aspects overly detailed. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking read with emotional depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read House Rules?

House Rules by Jodi Picoult will captivate readers who are drawn to emotional, issue-driven novels that explore complex family dynamics and moral dilemmas. Fans of Picoult's other works, such as My Sister's Keeper, or those who appreciate the intricate storytelling of Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, will find this book particularly engaging.

4.2

189,883 ratings

76%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

532

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vermont • Contemporary

Publication Year

2010

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

880L

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