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Plain Truth
Plain Truth
Author: Jodi Picoult
The small town of Paradise, Pennsylvania, is a jewel in Lancaster County -- known for its picture-postcard landscapes and bucolic lifestyle. But that peace is shattered by the discovery of a dead infant in the barn of an Amish farmer. A police investigation quickly leads to two startling disclosures: the newborn's mother is an unmarried Amis...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9781416547815
ISBN-10: 1416547819
Publication Date: 8/7/2007
Pages: 432
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4.1 stars, based on 565 ratings
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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8 member(s) found this review helpful.
Ok, I have to go against the grain here. As I did like this book (it's my 4th Piccoult) I felt it was repetitive and somewhat dragged out. The plot just seemed reiterated and recycled. I did find the insight into the Amish life and community to be of interest, but the storyline seemed anti-climactic, even with the twist (maybe because I had it nailed by mid-novel). My first Piccoult was My Sister's Keeper, and none have compared to that one in my opinion...I also feel her style is predicatble after a while.
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Fabulous, heart-warming. I was amazed at the character development and how the story pulled me in. I literally got nothing done for two days because I just had to see how it turned out - it was just amazing.
Thanks, Picoult, for another great book!
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of Picoults best - a captivating look at Amish life when it collides with the lives of "The English." Each character is multi-dimensional. Every part of the book carries you along, from Amish services, to court, to life in a big city. After reading a couple so-so books by her, I was very pleased I spent my time reading this one.

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  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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It was a great read.
Picoult brings out the different beliefs and how they interact with different cultures.
Once you start, it's hard to put down.
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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I really enjoyed this book. A big time lawyer ends up staying with the Amish and trying to defend a amish farmers daughter for murder, Very good book.
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Great story! Learned a lot about the Amish culture, their beliefs, customs and people! Loved the story line, and the ending was unbelievable! Great read!


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