There is plenty of hope by the end of the novel, and Matt and his sisters have an opportunity to start over and create a new life in which they no longer have to merely survive day by day but may flourish and grow instead. Summary: Seventeenyearold Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his. Without giving anything away, I want to let you know that it does end in a happy place, although not without a few tears beforehand. It becomes almost like a mystery as you try to work out how everything will be resolved. Because the characters as so relatable and the children are so likeable, it can be difficult to see the treatment they face at the hands of their own mother. Summary: Seventeen-year-old Matthew recounts his attempts, starting at a young age, to free himself and his. Matt is angry and frustrated, but his difficult life has not made him cruel and all he wants is to protect his sisters in a way that no one protected him. I found myself reading quickly as the tension built and I began to wonder exactly how the story would be resolved. The characters in this book are portrayed so powerfully that it’s easy to feel immediately connected with them. Detailing their struggle to stay safe as their mother’s mental health falls apart, Matt shares his love for his sisters, his constant struggle to survive, and the help they finally find in places they never expected.
Matthew, a 17 year old, recounts details of life with his abusive mother and two younger sisters.
Throughout the novel, Matt writes his sister a letter detailing their childhood at the mercy of their wild, manipulative, and abusive mother. The Rules of Survival is a psychological thriller.
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