Monday, August 2, 2010

House Rules by Jodi Picoult

Picoult really has a way to make you think. She gives you situations that can make you uncomfortable and make you question how you would handle the situation. She presents to you a family with a child that has Asperger's. There is also a younger brother and of course the mom. Picoult takes you through each of the characters and brings you into their world. -- There is a murder and the child with Asperger's is under question. Because of his interest in forensics and his relationship with the victim it is even hard for his mom to not think that he had done this. The younger brother has always had to act as the older one and has acted out in his own ways, unknown to his family. Watching Picoult unfold all of the feelings of pain, confusion, anger and love is amazing. She is a master with words and always leaves me wondering and questioning.

No comments: