I have always been fascinated with the Amish, so this was a fascinating read. For all I know, it is a very realistic portrayal of how a conservative Amish family would react to a serious crime in their neighborhood. I had no idea that the ending would turn out the way it did-a huge surprise! This book is a little more uplifting than some of the others, because Picoult shows you so much of the peace and love that the Amish share.

The What-If:
What if a terrible crime occurred in Amish country, and the one obvious suspect swears and believes she is completely innocent?