Plain Truth (by Jodi Picoult)

Q. Why did you choose this book?
A. I enjoyed the last book I read by this author and wanted to read more. Additionally, I have an inexplicable fascination with all things Amish.

Q. Did you like the story?
A. Yes, it was compelling.

Q. Were the characters believable?
A. Every single one of ‘em was believable, and every single one was someone I’d like to know in real life.

Q. Did you like the writing style?
A. Definitely.

Q. Did you think about the book when you were doing other things?
A. Often enough that I actually considered taking it to work in my purse in case I found time to sneak a few pages. I’m proud to say I resisted the temptation.

Q. Was there anything about the book that drove you nuts?
A. Nothing at all.

Q. How did you feel when you finished the book?
A. Like I wanted to spend a summer on that Amish farm and soak up some of that peace and serenity. I got over it fairly quickly when I remembered all the milking and harvesting.

Q. Will you keep the book to reread later?
A. Again, definitely.

Q. Any final thoughts about the book?
A. No final thoughts, because I’m still thinking about the book days after I finished it. This author writes about life-altering situations in an open-ended way that encourages readers to carry on their own internal debates about the issues.