Finished Book- Lauryn Reid

I finished Plain Truth about 5 minutes ago and my mind is racing with thoughts and emotions. In the last chapter a lot happens and it is definitely surprising as a reader. I have noticed that in this project that it is hard to write about the book without giving the plot away so bear with me.

The book is in the perspective of an attorney Ellie Hathaway. She takes on the case of a eighteen year old amish girl, Katie Fisher. Katie is being charged of murdering her baby after hiding the fact that she had been pregnant. Ellie has to live with Katie for the many months leading up to the trial day. Ellie forms a bond with Katie that becomes not as helpful as Ellie imagined because Katie slowly starts remembering information and is questioning herself.

I really enjoyed this book because it talks about the difference that Ellie notices between the Amish community and life as a “normal american”.  I also thought the author did an amazing job of balancing the crime/court sections of the book with the emotions and relationships that take place.  One of the problems/ something I would have changed,  was if the book had a list of the characters names and relationship to Katie because there were a lot of supporting characters that weaved in and out of the story and it became hard to remember who was who.

Over all I really enjoyed reading this book. It is very engrossing and made me never want to put it down. It is a little bit on the longer side but it never slowed down or lost my interest. I would definitely recommend this it anyone and everyone.  – Lauryn Reid