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by Jodi Picoult (Author) "She had often dreamed of her little sister floating dead beneath the surface of the ice, but tonight, for the first time, she envisioned Hannah..." (more)
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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the first book that I read from this author, Jul 6 2004
By Ellen "emw314" (Long Island) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Plain Truth (Paperback)
I thought this book was great.

It was a great story with layers and layers of interesting facts, intertwined with the complex story line.

Katie who is an 18 year old Amish girl has a baby out of wedlock
and can't remember what happens next after giving birth. She passes out, and the baby appears suffocated. She doesn't rememeber the birth or how the baby died.

The DA wants to prosecute her for murder. Her lawyer gets "custody" of her and has to live in her home to keep an eye on her so that she doesn't skip bail. The lawyer, Ellie learns of the Amish ways.

This story goes into great detail of the Amish ways and also the trial reads likes you could be a juror and you are making the judgement against Katie. The medical terms are alittle hard to understand or pronounce the words, but the author then
describes them so you can understand them.

I totally recommend this book to everyone. I really reads very quickly and it makes you think.

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2.0 out of 5 stars plain truth jodi picoult book, Sep 14 2009
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I still have not recieved this item I ordered three books all at the same time and have recieved two but not this one
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4.0 out of 5 stars A very interesting insight into the Amish world, Oct 27 2008
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As reflected by most reviewers and readers, I suppose that when you are a prolific and successful writer, the numerous books published do not always meet expectations. Personally, this is my fourth book by Jodie Picoult I am pleased to report that I have liked it as much as I did the first one I read by her, `My Sister's Keeper'. (The other two, `The Tenth Circle' and `Perfect Match' were not up to standard in my opinion).

Pennsylvania, present day. The tiny body of a newborn baby boy is found in an Amish barn. Evidence of a recent delivery is discovered and it all points to Katie Fisher, the 18 year-old daughter of an Amish farmer, but she denies both a pregnancy and any knowledge of the baby. It is soon clear that the baby died of unnatural causes. Katie is accused of murder. This rocks the notoriously peaceful and non-violent boat of the local Amish community.
Ellie, a distant relative and a successful defence attorney, agrees to represent Katie in court but to do so, she has to live at the farm, with Katie and her family, until the legal case is set into motion. Being an `Englisher' all the way through, Ellie finds herself in a very atypical environment and starts discovering the Amish way of life, while trying to extrapolate the truth and an explanation from Katie, who denies every charge, and while confronting a few personal issues herself.
Eventually, a suspenseful courtroom drama ensues.

Well researched, fluent narrative, an interesting setting -the Amish culture, of which I knew very little about, clashing with the Western world- and an engaging plot, definitely intriguing. The only reservations I have with this book are, in this order, its length as the essence would not have been spoiled or lost had it been shortened by at least 80 or so pages -it does get repetitive at times- and secondly, its epilogue, a bit predictable I thought. But only a bit. A part from that, a well crafted, entertaining and emotional story.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good read!
I just finished reading Plain Truth and enjoyed the good read. Jodi Picoult does a great job of depicting life as a Amish person. Read more
Published on Nov 3 2007 by Diana D (C)

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It!!
I am so interested it reading and learning about the Amish. I have read books about the Amish by a couple of different authors and I would just like to say that Jodi Picoult did... Read more
Published on Jul 1 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good read
I've never read a book by Picoult before and I thought this was a quick, entertaining read. However, I had things figured out early on and was disappointed in the fact that... Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars A Paradise, in a Different World
Imagine your life as an Amish kid, instead of having T.V. you have a field of corn, instead of taking out the garbage as a chore, you have to collect the eggs from the hens. Read more
Published on Mar 9 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Plain Truth - A most facinating story
I read this book last summer and reading it again for Longshore Lake Book Club which meets at my house this week. It is facinating, compelling and intriguing.. Read more
Published on Jan 26 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars PLAIN TRUTH
A beautiful young baby boy is found in a pile of shirts in a barn. Who is the mother? Was the baby murdered? Read more
Published on Jan 6 2004 by a student

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Picoult's Finest
Most of Jodi Picoult's books manage to challenge all of your senses, and Plain Truth is no different. Read more
Published on Dec 5 2003 by J. Perry

3.0 out of 5 stars Culture, religion, crime clash in an Amish community.
Katie Fisher is characterized as a sweet, innocent, teenager, fully entrenched in Amish ways. She could not possibly have murdered her newborn son. Read more
Published on Dec 3 2003

2.0 out of 5 stars A real disappointment from a good author
I was disappointed with this book. The dialogue was slow--the unnecessary conversations she included drug the pace of the book down. Read more
Published on Nov 8 2003 by Alicia Cathers

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good-Except for the Ending
This is the second book that I've read from Jodi Picoult, the first one being THE PACT, which I fell madly in love with. Read more
Published on Oct 26 2003

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