Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult

Plain Truth

Jodi Picoult

450 pages • first pub 2000 (editions)

fiction contemporary mystery dark mysterious reflective slow-paced

Description

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 inve...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,596 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
mysterious 63%
sad 58%
dark 48%
reflective 39%
tense 32%
informative 27%
challenging 13%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 62%
slow 32%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 21% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 42% | No: 40% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.87

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