

Murdoch truly loved those kids, even though they weren't his, and after only a short period of time, too.

It shows that sometimes, people do come through, and do step up to the plate, doing the right thing, even when it's not their responsibility to do so. It confirms that people really are as bad as you'd think, but it also restores what little faith in humanity that remains. I highly recommend this book to everyone. I'd like to believe people such as his character truly exist. I wish all kids in that type of situation, or worse, had someone like Murdoch in their lives. This kind of treatment towards kids by their parent(s) who never wanted to be ones in the first place. It's sad in the sense that it is realistic. It's sad, but not quite tear-jerker sad for me. It is very well written, and leaves the reader craving more. The Rules of Survival is an amazing book.
