I just finished reading my first book by Jodi Picoult called Plain Truth. I’ve flipped through some of her books before, but I never felt prompted to buy one, as I saw that most of them talked in the first-person view, eg. “I saw that she was terrified,” etc. For some reason, I just don’t like this style of writing. However, last week in Borders, I picked up this book, and started reading the first few pages.
It really captivated me, and so I was tempted to buy it. One look at the price tag, and I changed my mind. Fifty-two dollars for that book?? I put it down, and left the bookshop. Later that night, I went to eat dinner at Fasta Pasta in Ikano. While waiting for my food to arrive, I decided to go to Popular, and see if they had the book (I have 10% discount there because I’m a member). I found the exact same book, same cover, for thirty-four dollars! I have no idea why Borders overcharges people by such a huge amount! So, I bought it and started reading that night.
I would definitely read more of Jodi Picoult’s books, this one really captivated me. It’s background is in an Amish town, where a newborn baby is found dead in the barn. The teenager living on the farm denies that she was the one who gave birth to the baby, even though all the doctors that examined her said otherwise. A big-shot lawyer, Ellie Hathaway, takes on her case, and is forced to live on the Amish farm so that her client would be allowed bail.
Before I read this book, the most I knew about Amish people was that they drive buggies, and don’t use electricity. They usually dress in black, and the men have beards. That about sums up everything I knew about them! This book reveals a lot about their lifestyle. Apparently, Jodi Picoult went to stay on an Amish farm for about a week whilst researching/writing this book, so it is pretty accurate. Check out her website if you would like to read an excerpt from the book.
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Hey hi, I guess u must be surprised to see this comment here.=)Well,i guess i’m not anyone who u know (at least that wat i think)and i was lead to ur blog while doing some research on Jodi Picoult.
Frankly, i was really struggling badly whether i shld get a book of hers as u mentioned the books arent that cheap(esp gals see the piority of spending their $$ elsewhere..haha)
So after reading ur thoughts abt the book and author, it really make me determined to get any book of hers. And here i am, leaving a comment here to say thank you for sharing. =)
Hope you enjoy her books! I’ve just bought my second book, Mercy, but haven’t started reading it yet.
Hello, this book is great. It allows you to get inside the amish world and how they live. Another great book by Jodi is “my sister’s keeper”. You wont be able to put it down and in parts is a real tear jerker. Well, at least it was for me ;p