Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

Jodi Picoult writes in a captivating manner; that's all I can say about Plain Truth.

The story of the known Amish Community in the state of Pennslyvania, United States of America, it follows the lifetsyle and strict religious beliefs practised by this enclosed community lining the outskirts of the country.
The peaceful community lives in a world of their own and make rare contacts with the outside world; unbothered by the news and happenings in the world, until one day, a newborn baby boy was found dead in the barn of an Amish family and this hailed all the outsiders including the cops and the lawyers to the closed community.

The evidence led to a shocking discovery that an unmarried 18-year old Amish girl, Katie Fisher may be the mother of the baby boy and also, the murderer of her own son.
Despite the protests of the community and the denial of the suspect herself, the law enforcers had to step in to bring justice to life.

The story then leads to the appearance of Ellie Hathaway; a lawyer who appears to have her own personal and work issues, who is brought into defending Katie against the conviction.
Thinking that it was just the same as all her other cases, Ellie suddenly finds herself being thrown into the Amish community herself as part of the deal to keep Katie in her custody during the trial.

It was rather annoying when Katie kept denying that she had given birth despite all the evidence and even medical reports that her health condition and the bleeding points to her being a recent mother.
Ellie started off annoyed with Katie's constant denial but the longer time she spends with Katie, she found herself more drawn towards her.
She discovered more and more information about Katie which continues to point towards the strong motive Katie has to kill her own baby.
During the process, Ellie has to struggle with her own past and her own relationship issues and trying her best not to be influenced by the emotional tag she has with Katie.

It was a good pace, and the way the story is unraveled is really great.
I found myself hooked onto the story, and understanding (losing that annoyance) with Katie Fisher.

Touching and definitely a recommended read.
Teaches a few things about life's lessons and it's all about perspectives!


This must be one of the best books I've ever read!