House rules

a novel

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction

Published: 2010
Language: English

Jacob Hunt, a teenager with Asperger's, finds himself at the center of a murder investigation. His unique way of processing the world, often seen as an asset in his obsession with forensic analysis, now makes him a prime suspect. As his family fights to prove his innocence, they confront the challenges of a justice system that struggles to understand him. This story explores the fierce love of a family and the difficult questions of guilt and perception.

Prose complexity: 7/10

Tense Emotional Thought-Provoking

Family Saga

Contemporary Literature Literary Fiction Mystery Psychological Thriller

Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult (born May 19, 1966, in Nesconset, New York) is an American novelist known for fiction that explores controversial social and ethical issues, including My Sister's Keeper, Nineteen Minutes, Small Great Things, and the more recent Mad Honey and By Any Other Name. She graduated from Princeton University with a degree in English and holds a master's degree in education from Harvard University. She lives in Hanover, New Hampshire, with her husband and their three children.