Plain Truth
By Jodi Picoult
- Release Date: 2000-05-01
- Genre: Fiction & Literature
Description
From the bestselling author of My Sister's Keeper comes the riveting story of a murder that shatters the picturesque calm of Amish country—and tests the heart and soul of the lawyer defending the woman at the center of the storm.
The discovery of a dead infant in an Amish barn shakes Lancaster County to its core. But the police investigation leads to a more shocking disclosure: circumstantial evidence suggests that eighteen-year-old Katie Fisher, an unmarried Amish woman believed to be the newborn's mother, took the child's life. When Ellie Hathaway, a disillusioned big-city attorney, comes to Paradise, Pennsylvania, to defend Katie, two cultures collide—and for the first time in her high-profile career, Ellie faces a system of justice very different from her own. Delving deep inside the world of those who live "plain," Ellie must find a way to reach Katie on her terms. And as she unravels a tangled murder case, Ellie also looks deep within—to confront her own fears and desires when a man from her past reenters her life.
Reviews
Engaging
5By Ga2ItalyBeautifully written and thought provoking with the world view on peace and conviction.Lackluster
2By Boston's mimiBoring plot. Struggled to get into it.The Plain Truth
5By Bethany Beach GirlThis book takes you into a culture that some people think they understand, but probably don’t. The story winds through a crime, the prosecution of it and a surprise ending, one which makes sense but I did not expect. Well written and one of those books that makes you think. Definitely recommend it!One of her best
5By Bilingue StefI loved this book. I admit, I am a fan of Jodi Picoult, but she had me from the start, and I just had to keep reading to find out how the story would proceed. I like how the author bought the reader into the ‘plain’ world. She gave me a greater understanding that I hadn’t had before.Plain Truth
5By 4MsKazAn amazing read with lyrical descriptions of both characters & plot. In true form, the author gives reason for your hair to stand on end & your breath to leave your body.It was okay...
2By kswift821I’ve read many, many books by Jodi Picoult and they’re either fantastic, or just a way to pass the time. This is the latter. It was predictable from the beginning, and infuriating because you know the truth so when she tries to drag on the suspense, you just want it to be over with so you can confirm you’re correct. This book did not need this many pages. Could’ve been half as long and no difference in outcome. I finished it feeling glad it was over and disappointed it never got better.Fast read
5By kw529Fast read just because you won’t be able to put the book downPlain Truth
5By Frustrated iPhone userOnce again, Jodi had me riveted with a story line that wound its way around a lesson about an Amish lifestyle.Plain Trueth
5By Zino34I loved reading this story, had trouble putting it down, learned a lot about the Amish society.An excellent read by an excellent author
4By Amigo73An engaging page turner with an interesting cast of characters. The characters are real and they make one care about their fate. As always, this author leaves no loose ends and that is appreciated.Excellent
5By SmartpawsA vibrant look into the Amish world.Plain truth
2By SmartnsharpI thought the book was too long and too predictable. It was a chore to finish reading it.Surprisingly amazing and thought provoking
5By bkdrake7I don't know why I expected anything less than amazing from Jodi Picoult, but this book really surprised me. I read the entire thing in one day, definitely worth reading!!Repetitive
3By JadetheReaderInteresting subject, but I thought it was too repetitive, which made it a bit boring for me.Wow
5By Nursemaryck...just wow!Plain great!
5By Rosyposy18Loved it! Paints a real picture of what it is like to live Plain and to be put in the Western legal system.Good!
4By MegSed3505I thought this was a good book. She writes in a way that's easy to understand and follow. I assumed the outcome and I was right, but I was still intrigued to find out the ending.Plain Truth
5By Gema6A very good book riveting clean. Jodi picolt is such a good writer I am so glad to see she could write a book without using ugly language.Plain Truth
5By Moe Moe MomThis was my first Jodi Picoult book. I loved it. I now have a set of her books that are well read. She is amazing. Every time i finish her book, I think to myself.."She is good, This one is better then the last one." Keep up the great work...I LOVE your BOOKS!!!! I will be getting the Lone Wolf!!
