58 pages • 1 hour read
Jodi PicoultHouse Rules
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2010A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
880LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Drama / Tragedy
Realistic Fiction
Disability
Relationships: Family
Identity: Disability
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice