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Plain Truth (School & Library Binding)

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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School & Library Binding
Publisher: Topeka Bindery (April 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0613368622
ISBN-13: 978-0613368629
Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.2 x 3.4 cm
Shipping Weight: 468 g

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Though it begins as the quietly electrifying story of an unmarried Amish teenager who gives birth to a baby she is accused of then smothering, Picoult's latest (after Keeping Faith) settles into an ordinary trial epic, albeit one centered intriguingly on an Amish dairy farm near Lancaster, Pa. Katie Fisher, 18, denies not only having committed the murder but even having borne the baby, whose body is found in the Fishers' calving pen, and she sticks to her story, even when she is quizzed by Ellie Hathaway, the high-powered Philadelphia attorney who undertakes Katie's defense as a favor to Leda, an aunt she and the young woman share. Ellie, who has retreated to Leda's farm in Paradise to reconsider her life--she successfully defends guilty clients--embarks on the case reluctantly: at 39, she wants nothing more than to have a child. However, to meet bail stipulations, she volunteers as Katie's guardian (since Kate's strict parents reject her) and moves in with the Fishers. Living with the Amish necessitates some adjustments for both parties, but Katie and Ellie become fast friends in spite of their differences. Very little action occurs beyond the initial setup, though the questions remain: Who was the father of Katie's child? And did she smother the newborn? Told from both third-person omniscient and first-person (Ellie's) vantages, the story rolls leisurely through the trial preparations, the results of which are repeated, tediously, in the courtroom. Perhaps the story's quietude is appropriate, given its magnificently painted backdrop and distinctive characters, but one can't help wishing that the spark igniting the book's opening pages had built into a full-fledged blaze. (May)
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Ellie Hathaway is a successful but disillusioned defense attorney who needs to get away from the often guilty people she has been defending in court. She flees Philadelphia for Paradise, PA, the small town where she spent idyllic childhood summers. Shortly before Ellie arrives at her aunt's house, a young Amish girl is accused of murdering her newborn son in her parents' barn. Ellie's aunt, who is related to the family, believes that the girl is innocent and asks Ellie to defend her. The judge orders Katie to be released into Ellie's custody, and Ellie reluctantly moves onto the dairy farm that Katie's family operates while she prepares her defense. Picoult (The Pact) offers an interesting look into Amish culture and beliefs and the effect they have on various people. Her courtroom scenes are exciting and realistic, but a surprising twist at the very end just doesn't ring true. Nonetheless, public libraries will want this well-paced story, which focuses on a unique way of life.
-Penny Stevens, Centreville Regional Lib., VA
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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

By	I LOVE BOOKS (Italy) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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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

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