Wednesday, March 24, 2010

"House Rules" By Jodi Picoult

Of course I love Jodi!  You know that..she is one of my faves!  I was thrilled when I heard she was releasing a new book and that she was doing a press tour for it stopping in our sleepy litte town!  I was able to start the book just a bit before I attended the reading with Jodi and a few hundred other loyal followers.  I am always impressed when I see her that she looks just like me and my friends but who just happens to have an amazing writing talent.  I love listening to her read from her books.  It brings the whole book experience to another level for me.  I read the story to myself in my head each time I pick up a book to read, but to hear the author read it is fascinating to me.  

"House Rules" is the story of a family whose oldest son has Aspergers Syndrome, which is on the Autism spectrum.  Emma, the Mom, is doing the very best she can everyday.  Jacob, the teenage son with Aspergers is quite interesting to me to read.  I didn't know much about Aspergers, but I sure do now!  That is one of the things I love about reading Jodi's books, I always learn something.  I told her that when she signed my book and took the picture you see.  Huge highlight for me!!!  Theo is the 3rd member of the family..the brother who is a teenager as well and is struggling within himself between what his brothers condition has meant to him and not blaming his brother for his crappy cut of life.

I have been so immersed in reading that I have not posted in a while.  I started to, as I always do, mark the pages where there is a sentance that I like..but here's the thing.  There's too many!! I'm learning constantly and connecting with each character so I can't keep up with myself!! I'm not quite done, so look for more from me soon!

Here's the pic of me and Jodi.  March 2010
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  1. ΕλλάδαApril 14, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    I have read all of Jodi Picoult's novels, and loved most of them. This novel however, was very disappointing for a number of reasons. It asserts that Jacob did not understand irony and subtlety, yet many of his comments were based on irony, particularly when talking to his mother. The ending? I thought my kindle had eaten a chapter as there were so many loose ends, and it was so frustrating to have read 600 pages only to be left in limbo on so many fronts. Some obvious questions could have been asked (and in real life WOULD have been asked) very early one, which means really that there was no story to be had here. Not sure if I will buy another one if this is to be the trend.

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