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Picoult’s newest book receives great review

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Rachael Martin, Reporter
April 28, 2010
Filed under A&E, Book Reviews

“House Rules”, Jodi Picoult’s newest book, was released Mar. 2 to the joy of her many waiting fans. Picoult, the author of many popular books, such as “Nineteen Minutes” and “My Sister’s Keeper”, has written another fantastic novel. Any readers who have enjoyed Picoult’s previous novels or books about crime solving will also like “House Rules”.

 
The book is about a teenage boy named Jacob Hunt, who has Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s is a form of high-functioning autism. Jacob has an extreme interest in forensic analysis and has snuck out to visit crime scenes before. But, when his tutor goes missing, and Jacob was one of the last people to see her, he becomes a witness, and later a suspect. The book is told through the eyes of five different characters, including Jacob, his mom, his brother, the detective and his lawyer.

“House Rules” has many good things about it that will attract many different readers. The book has a little bit of everything that makes a book great, such as suspense, romance and humor. Picoult is a wonderful writer that knows how to put the perfect words to every emotion and situation. The characters in the book seem real and the storyline makes sense. The book is also original in that there are not any other books about the same subject; an autistic boy being accused of a violent crime. It draws readers into the story almost instantly and makes them want to keep reading.

The book also has some low points. One of those bad points is that it is similar to the author’s other books. Like most of her other books, “House Rules” is about a crime that takes place and focuses on the suspect and his family. The book is also written where the author changes between different characters for each chapter. Another thing that can be seen as a problem is that because of the author’s writing style, readers may get confused as they read multiple first-person narratives. Some readers might also not like the book due to the bad language and slight violence.
 
“House Rules” will bring joy to the readers who also liked Picoult’s other books and will hook new fans who have not yet enjoyed her work. The book, even though it has cuss words and some mild violence, will make readers think about their own lives and what goes on in the world around them. Those who read “House Rules” will like it and remember it for the rest of their lives.

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