House Rules: A Novel

House Rules: A Novel

by Jodi Picoult

4.4 (12,176)

4.4 stars from 12,176 reviews. One of the highest rated Contemporary Fiction books we track.

Published by Allen & Unwin Pty LtdPublished 2010-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You're drawn to stories about families pushed to breaking point by circumstance and misunderstanding.
  • You want a legal thriller that actually gets inside the mind of someone neurodivergent, not just depicting them.
  • You've read Picoult before and trust her to handle morally complex family dynamics without easy answers.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You need a straightforward whodunit where guilt or innocence is revealed cleanly by the final chapter.
  • You find multiple narrators (jumping between family members' perspectives) more confusing than engaging.
  • You prefer crime fiction that keeps emotion at arm's length rather than forcing you to examine your own snap judgements.

About this book

Jacob Hunt is a teenager with Asperger's syndrome who struggles to read social cues and express himself, but possesses exceptional abilities in certain areas. He has developed a specialized interest in forensic analysis and frequently appears at crime scenes in his small hometown, often providing accurate insights to local police. When a murder occurs in the town, law enforcement turns to Jacob as a suspect. His characteristic behaviors associated with Asperger's syndrome—the very traits that make him skilled at forensic work—appear suspicious to police investigators. The accusation thrusts the Hunt family into public scrutiny. For Jacob's mother, it becomes a painful reminder of the intolerance and misunderstanding her family regularly faces. For his brother, it reinforces his frustration with how Jacob's condition affects their lives. The community grapples with a troubling question: Is Jacob responsible for the crime? The novel examines how families navigate the challenge of understanding those they love, and explores the gap between appearance and truth.

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