‘House Rules’ – Jodi Picoult • Book
It’s “Criminal Minds” meets “Full House” in Jodi Picoult’s newest novel, “House Rules.” “House Rules” is the story of an 18-year-old whose Asperger’s Syndrome (a form of autism) becomes a full-time job for his mother and younger brother. His disorder makes him sensitive to light, sound and touch. He lives by a set of house rules, the most compelling one being “Take care of your brother; he’s the only one you have.” His life is made up of routines, such as eating certain color foods on certain days of the week and if something doesn’t go his way, he throws a tantrum. Another thing that comes along with his disorder is his fixation on a certain subject, in his case, crime scene investigation. However, no one ever thought that he would become a suspect behind an investigation. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat as you read through a murder trial, a family taking care of each other and a budding romance. It has all of the elements to keep one interested: sex, crime and conflict.
4 of 5 stars
