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Jacob, a high school student with Asperger's Syndrome, struggles to read social cues but has a passion for forensic science. When his tutor is found dead and police turn to Jacob as a suspect, his family's efforts to demonstrate his innocence highlight the challenges faced by those who see the world differently. The novel explores themes of justice, family devotion, and the societal perceptions of autism.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jodi Picoult
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