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House Rules

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House Rules

Written by: Jodi Picoult
Narrated by: Mark Turetsky, Rich Orlow, Nicole Poole, Christopher Evan Welch, Andy Paris
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 From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Small Great Things and the modern classics My Sister’s Keeper, The Storyteller, and more, comes a “complex, compassionate, and smart” (The Washington Post) novel about a family torn apart by a murder accusation.

When your son can’t look you in the eye…does that mean he’s guilty?

Jacob Hunt is a teen with Asperger’s syndrome. He’s hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, though he is brilliant in many ways. He has a special focus on one subject—forensic analysis. A police scanner in his room clues him in to crime scenes, and he’s always showing up and telling the cops what to do. And he’s usually right.

But when Jacob’s small hometown is rocked by a terrible murder, law enforcement comes to him. Jacob’s behaviors are hallmark Asperger’s, but they look a lot like guilt to the local police. Suddenly the Hunt family, who only want to fit in, are thrust directly in the spotlight. For Jacob’s mother, it’s a brutal reminder of the intolerance and misunderstanding that always threaten her family. For his brother, it’s another indication why nothing is normal because of Jacob.

And for the frightened small town, the soul-searing question looms: Did Jacob commit murder?

House Rules is “a provocative story in which [Picoult] explores the pain of trying to comprehend the people we love—and reminds us that the truth often travels in disguise” (People). Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Women's Fiction Crime Murder Forensics
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A beautifully nuanced story that melds a brutal murder case and soft family dynamics expertly.

Great book

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I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this audio book! I found myself listening to it while I did everything... cooking, cleaning, walking, driving to work! The narrators were very captivating and Jodi Picoult wrote another amazing novel. Highly recommended!

I was totally addicted to listening to this book!

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Loved the story, well written. The characters were amazingly accurate. I have a son 3 grandsons and a niece and cousin all on the spectrum Jacob was bang on !

Really good story!!

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I at first thought it was dry but soon changed my mind, I listened to it every chance I got.

A great listen

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Jody Picoult is such an amazing writer. she does her homework and knows a lot. her books are amazing. you learn through her books and get an understanding on whatever she writes about. this one is about Autism and I can relate to this book a lot because, my son has Autism. I cried, laughed and caught myself saying "yes, yes, yes, or oh my god, he does this as well, etc." I have learned a lot more about Autism and more about my sons needs/the way he understands things. Thank you so much for writing a great book. I absolutely loved it. Thank you for bringing Autism awareness to light, through a story and having others have a better understanding of children, teens and adults living with Autism. my heart is full.

read this book, you will learn a lot!

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