The setting in Amish land is intriguing - an interesting layer to the story.
SPOILER
I admit to being amazed at Ennis's extreme naivete. Yikes. Reading through some the comments and the author's replies, I guess it makes sense. It's hard to get into the mindset of someone who's been so restricted and sheltered - not only from his own body, but from having his own thoughts, as well. I think it's a combination of denial and fear on top of his innocence. I felt so sorry for him, though, thinking that perhaps he's caught some "English" disease or infection.
The contrast between Ennis and Velda is fascinating. She is clearly not afraid to be a rebel. I wonder why she hasn't had her own Rumspringa? Or maybe she has?
I'm enjoying this story very much ...
Marie