Plain Truth

ByJodi Picoult

Release Date: 2000-05-01
Genre: Fiction & Literature

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 1,191 Ratings

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
5
By Ga2Italy
Beautifully written and thought provoking with the world view on peace and conviction.
Lackluster
2
By Boston's mimi
Boring plot. Struggled to get into it.
The Plain Truth
5
By Bethany Beach Girl
This 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
5
By Bilingue Stef
I 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
5
By 4MsKaz
An 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...
2
By kswift821
I’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
5
By kw529
Fast read just because you won’t be able to put the book down
Plain Truth
5
By Frustrated iPhone user
Once again, Jodi had me riveted with a story line that wound its way around a lesson about an Amish lifestyle.
Plain Trueth
5
By Zino34
I loved reading this story, had trouble putting it down, learned a lot about the Amish society.
An excellent read by an excellent author
4
By Amigo73
An 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.