Jacob Hunt is a teenager: brilliant at maths, wicked sense of humour, extraordinarily organised, hopeless at reading social cues. And Jacob has Asperger's. He is locked in his own world - aware of the world outside, and wanting to make a connection. Jacob tries to be like everyone else, but doesn't know how. When his tutor is found dead, all the hallmark behaviours of Jacob's syndrome - not looking someone in the eye, odd movements, inappropriate actions - start looking a lot like guilt to the police. And Jacob's mother ...
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Jacob Hunt is a teenager: brilliant at maths, wicked sense of humour, extraordinarily organised, hopeless at reading social cues. And Jacob has Asperger's. He is locked in his own world - aware of the world outside, and wanting to make a connection. Jacob tries to be like everyone else, but doesn't know how. When his tutor is found dead, all the hallmark behaviours of Jacob's syndrome - not looking someone in the eye, odd movements, inappropriate actions - start looking a lot like guilt to the police. And Jacob's mother must ask herself the hardest question in the world: is her child capable of murder?
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Good in good dust jacket. Outline: -The astonishing new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult about a family torn apart by an accusation of murder. They tell me I`m lucky to have a son who`s so verbal who is blisteringly intelligent who can take apart the broken microwave and have it working again an hour later. They think there is no greater hell than having a son who is locked in his own world unaware that there`s a wider one to explore. But try having a son who is locked in his own world and still wants to make a connection. A son who tries to be like everyone else but truly doesn`t know how. 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. -> the publisher of this PAPERBACK book is Hodder & Stoughton The date of this copy is 2010 booksalvation have grade it as Good and it will be shipped from our UK warehouse This book is from the Series. Shipping is Free for UK buyers and at a reasonable charge for buyer outside the UK.
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Jodi Picoult is an incredible writer; all of her books are inspiring and easily relatable. All of Jodi Picoult?s novels combine controversial issues and some sort of family drama. Controversial issues and family drama sum of the novel House Rules. The characters are both believable and can be related to if one has a family member with Asperger's syndrome.
The beginning of the book reminds people that it can be an everyday struggle when you have a disability standing in your way. Life is not always a ?piece of cake? and can be a rough journey, and that happens to Jacob, the main character in the book. His family (Emma and Theo) tries to cope with his disability but it isn?t always easy. Asperger?s syndrome causes Jacob to be a social outcast and causes him to have uncontrollable outbursts. The whole way, I felt sympathy for Jacob until he commits a brutal act. This act causes stress to the whole family and puts a twist on the novel. But you have to read it to find out exactly what happens next.
maryross
Jun 3, 2011
The nail on the head!
If anyone wonders what it is like to be a victim of Aspergers Syndrome or to be a relative of an "Aspie" this book will give you a very accurate picture.
Beautifully written by Ms. Picoult who must have direct experience to have captured the challenging lives of her characters so truthfully. Plus the story is engrossing right to the last words.
Jeffrey O
Mar 3, 2011
Very good story--gives a great deal of insight what an aspergers young man and his family go through on a daily basis. A real eye opener on this field of autism.
SLTodd
Jun 24, 2010
Truth and Honesty
Jody Picoult has combined medical information with true life in a laymans term. The story of a mothers son with Aspergers is heartfelt and honest. You will relate with this story if you have any type of health problem, special need or you are just growing older because sometimes we all feel singled out and attacked for no reason.
