Plain Truth | 
| Author: Jodi Picoult
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Category: Book
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.1 x 1.2
ISBN: 1416547819
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN: 9781416547815
ASIN: 1416547819
Publication Date: August 7, 2007
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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.
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Moving seamlessly from psychological drama to courtroom suspense, Plain Truth is a triumph of contemporary storytelling. Jodi Picoult presents a fascinating portrait of Amish life rarely witnessed by those outside the faith -- and discovers a place where circumstances are not always what they seem, where love meets lies, and where relationships grow so strong they can transcend death.When Ellie Hathaway decides to defend Katie Fisher against the charge of murder, the urban-savvy D.A. finds herself caught in a clash of cultures with a people whose channels of justice are markedly different from her own. Plain Truth is the extraordinary story of two unforgettable women -- and what happens when their disparate worlds collide.
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Pulled from the headlines... July 2, 2008
A newborn baby is found, dead, in a barn located on an Amish dairy farm. After a brief investigation, 18-year-old Katie Fisher is arrested and charged with murder. Even in the face of mounting evidence, Katie denies not only the murder, but also that she had a baby in the first place.
Katie's story is intertwined with that of Ellie Hathaway, the hard-as-nails defense attorney who takes on Katie's case as a favor to her Aunt Leda.
As in other Picoult novels, the topic is pulled from the headlines and much of the story centers around Katie's trial and the inevitable twist at the end.
Well developed characters and a detailed and realistic peek into Amish life.
 Not an accurate depiction of Lancaster County June 29, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I grew up in Lancaster County so after reading My Sister's Keeper I was very interested in reading this novel. I give it two stars simply because I managed to finish it. I was very disappointed with this book. First of all, as other reviewers have mentioned, the two main characters are extremely unlikable. Secondly, I got the feeling that the author did a lot of research on the Amish, but never actually stepped foot in Lancaster County. There are far too many "writer's privileges" to make me trust anything else the author is trying to sell. (Like that you have to travel to Philadelphia to get a non Pennsylvania Dutch meal) I realize that this is fiction but I feel that many people are probably going to read this hoping to learn about the Amish culture I just want to make it clear that this is based on the stereotypes. If you are hoping to have a mildly interesting read then by all means... If you have any hope of learning something new about Amish life, please, read an encyclopedia. Or better yet spend one day in Paradise, PA.
 It had me seek out other Amish books! June 19, 2008
I was so involved in the lives of these characters I had to go do research on Amish people and read more books about them. This is truely a great book even if you know NOTHING of Amish life!
My favorite by Picoult June 7, 2008
This is my all-time favorite book by Picoult. I stayed up half the night reading this book because I couldn't put it down.
Well done!
Second Picoult Book June 5, 2008
This is my second book by Jodi Picoult and I thought it was good. I read Salem Falls and that one was filled with so many twists and I loved it. This book did not have as many twists. It seemed to go in circles for a while but quickly picked up. The ending was great, and I had a feeling about it all along. I will definitely read more books by Jodi Picoult she does a great job describing the setting of her novels. I recommend this book; it gave a great picture of the Amish community.
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