From the Bookshelf of Ask Jodi Picoult - February 27, 2013…
Find A Copy At
Group Discussions About This Book
No group discussions for this book yet.
What Members Thought
I always zoom through Picoult's books. She's so good at pacing that it is difficult to put it down at night.
But.
The repeated descriptions of Asperger's gets grating. Phrases like "Asperger's is like...." and "Jacob gets upset when his routine is disrupted" are sprinkled throughout the novel so much that I wanted to shout "I get it already!" (And then I felt a little insensitive...) It was still a good read, though. P.S: big spoiler ahead. Don't click unless you've read it already.
(view spoiler) ...more
But.
The repeated descriptions of Asperger's gets grating. Phrases like "Asperger's is like...." and "Jacob gets upset when his routine is disrupted" are sprinkled throughout the novel so much that I wanted to shout "I get it already!" (And then I felt a little insensitive...) It was still a good read, though. P.S: big spoiler ahead. Don't click unless you've read it already.
(view spoiler) ...more
I really enjoyed this book but that was no surprise to me as I like Jodi Picoult's style and the way she develops the characters and relationships.
This is the story of a young man with Asperger's Syndrome who is being tutored by a young life skills student. She is later found dead and he is arrested for her murder.
It also looks at the affect on his Mum, Dad & Brother and how they live there lives to accomodate Jacob's Asperger's.
Written with sensitivity and warmth I would highly recommend House ...more
This is the story of a young man with Asperger's Syndrome who is being tutored by a young life skills student. She is later found dead and he is arrested for her murder.
It also looks at the affect on his Mum, Dad & Brother and how they live there lives to accomodate Jacob's Asperger's.
Written with sensitivity and warmth I would highly recommend House ...more
This story has the same dynamics with "My SIster's Keeper". It just had a different set of characters and a different "sickness" but "House Rules" is still a must-read. I liked it because I work with special needs children and can relate with the story. However, if you're expecting a really emotional book then it does not compare to "My Sister's Keeper". This one is less emotional and a little bit repetitive. Nevertheless, Picoult is a truly talented writer.
...more
My absolute favorite author...she never lets me down. Does amazing research into her topics, with unbelievable twists of plot...can't wait for her next one!
...more
fantastic!!!!!! with a twist......
not one of her best work.
Aug 07, 2010
Kathy
marked it as to-read
Aug 09, 2010
Krista
marked it as to-read
Feb 24, 2012
Sue
marked it as to-read
