Plain Truth

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Jodi Picoult

Before Nineteen Minutes, The Tenth Circle, and Perfect Match there was Plain Truth: “an absorbing and affecting novel” (Entertainment Weekly) about life in a bucolic setting that is anything but simple.Not one to shy away from the tough issues that makes her novels so compelling, Jodi Picoult’s recent bestsellers tackled themes from sexual abuse to stem cell research to intense parent-child relationships. Her eager fans have come to expect hard-hitting topics, and Picoult never disappoints. In Plain Truth, a shocking murder shatters the picturesque calm of Pennsylvania's Amish country—and tests the heart and soul of the lawyer who steps in to defend the young woman at the center of the storm… 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.

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Author

Jodi Picoult

Pages

496

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

2007-01-19

ISBN

1416549188 9781416549185

Ratings

Google: 4

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"Always a fan of Picoult and her willingness to take on difficult issues and really delve into them. This is a heart-wrenching story of a young Amish woman accused of murder of her newborn and her defense in the outside world courts. "

Jackie Davidson

"Jodi Picoult is one of my favorite authors. With that being said, this book has been my least favorite of hers. The first half was extremely hard for me to get through. Probably because I didn’t like the MC. I think the paranormal add ins were unnecessary and didn’t add anything substantial to the plot. It picked up when the trial started and things began unfolding, then it was easier to read but overall it was just okay to me. The twist at the end to me was not unexpected. "

Krystyn

"This story was frustrating throughout the entire book. It started to come together at the end and had a typical Jodi ending. Good read if you like predictable "

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Brittany F

"Audio book 16hrs"

Sarah Womack

"I really thought I knew what was coming next; never expected the ending to throw me for a loop the way it did. This was a good read, reminding me a bit of where the crawldads sing, "

Megan Paradis

"One of my favorite Jodi Picoult books."

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Jennifer johnston

"Had the great plot twists like most of her books. Really gave great information about the Amish community and family secrets. "

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Claire Anderson

"I read this book because it is based in Lancaster County, where I live. Parts were exasperating to me because some of the geograpy was incorrect and the author got some parts of Amish culture wrong. However, if I was not familiar with Lancaster County or the Amish, this wouldn't be an issue for me. It was a page turner though so that is why it is getting 4 stars from me."

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"I loved this one so so much"