Select language, opens an overlay

Comments (58)

What did you think about this title?
1 to 25 of 58 items
May 03, 2022SCL_Julie rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The story follows 18-year-old Jacob, who has Asperger's syndrome, after he is charged and arrested for murder. The fact that Jacob has a hyper-fixation with forensic crime does nothing to help his defense, nor soothe the worries of his…
May 19, 2021MrsRedbeard rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I liked this book, I found it engaging, informative, interesting and it had a good plot and character development. However, I hated the ending. If you are going to lead us through a story for hundreds of pages, at least finish the job. …
Apr 16, 2021Casiepaws rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I had heard that this was a good writer but I was unprepared for how good. Every character has strong defined motivations which make them seem real and fragile and flawed and good. Although I figured out how it was going to be done pretty…
Apr 16, 2021TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The novel House Rules by Jodi Picoult is an amazing story about a teenage boy, Jacob, with Asperger’s Syndrome who is accused of murder. This novel brought to the surface the struggles not only Jacob faces every day with his syndrome, but…
Nov 09, 2020DBRL_KrisA rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
I have several issues with this book. Both Oliver's and Rich's reactions to Emma are surprisingly misogynist, coming from a female author. At several points, she is talking to them about her son (in Rich's case, charges against her son; in…
May 11, 2020SR806 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed reading this book. It was very informative regarding people with Aspergers even though it is a novel and not a medical book. The story is interesting from beginning to end. I had trouble putting it down.
Feb 11, 2020cjengelke rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The writer left a question that every single one of the characters would have asked Jacob, until the very last pages trying to build suspense, but it's just ridiculous that it's never actually asked, (in any other universe it would have…
Feb 20, 2019kmobuckeye rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great book. Really made you think. It was definitely a new perspective and story that felt original.
Aug 09, 2018milburnmom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Read but want to read again.
Jun 27, 2017lbowlby11 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Such a great book!
Apr 22, 2017
Dont waste your time. Not up to her usual books. Very disappointing.
Jan 11, 2017briwhitley rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stop what you are doing and go and get this book NOW!!!!! Words cannot describe how much this story touched my heart. I could not imagine being the mom in this story and what to do in her situation. Jodi Picoult did such an amazing job…
Jan 08, 2017lb9034367 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
4 stars, pretty decent read. The ending seems to just drop out of nowhere, like the author just got tired of writing or something. Some people say Autism characteristics were inconsistent but I didn't feel they were. I think the book…
Jul 02, 2016NanCcan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
As with all of Jodi Picoult's books, we live the experiences of characters related to all aspects of the plot. With this one I really felt the mother's exhaustion and determination to nurture, protect and defend her child with special…
Oct 21, 2014
Great book!
Aug 31, 2014
References: aspergers
Jul 14, 2013
You guys need more research on autism, not her. I'll tell you as an autistic person myself, sometimes I get sarcasm really well, sometimes I can tolerate or even crave hugging, but most days I don't get sarcasm or like hugging, and…
Jun 02, 2013emmajtreat rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I usually love Jodi Picoult books, but I sort of hate House Rules. Jacob's level of autism was really inconsistent: sometimes he understood sarcasm and liked hugs, sometimes he had meltdowns from being touched. It was horribly repetitive…
jdietz117
Sep 05, 2012jdietz117 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Excellent book! One of my favorite Jodi stories....I could not put it down.
Aug 29, 2012TheMissFemale rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good read, but very predictable.
Apr 16, 2012
this is such a great book! It has a lot of complicated words but is really intense and interesting. I cant seem to put it down and is one of my favourite books i have ever read
Mar 29, 2012miktammeg1 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This is really a great book. I started reading it on a Monday morning and finished it wednesday night. I just never wanted to put it down! It's definitely a good read for those involved with special needs children and those who are on…
Feb 24, 2012Rachelmalon rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is by far one of Jodi PIcoult's best books that I have read. It deals with a child with Aspergers syndrome and gives you a totally new and different perspective into their world. Highly recommended-
mellyrose89
Feb 21, 2012mellyrose89 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book! I have worked with children with Autism and Aspergers and it was very similar to Jacob's experiences. A definite must read!
Jan 11, 2012chloeandfiona rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great book, it made me understand the challenge of raising a kid and/or living with Asperger