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Summary: Not his best, but entertaining
Review: Although the Testament was definitely not Grisham's best work, it had an interesting plot and kept me entertained. I found some of the underlying themes to be a little far-fetched, such as an alcoholic, drug-addict lawyer suddenly being transformed into some saintly-type person just by spending a few days in the Brazilian jungle with a Christian missionary, but perhaps that is just me. The Phelan heirs' charactacters were well developed, and the adventure in Brazil made me wish I lived somewhere warmer, so I suppose the book served its purpose...a decent legal thriller.
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Summary: Good Reading
Review: Enjoyed this book. Had a few slow places, but most of the book was well written and kept my interest. I enjoy books that I have not guessed the ending,unfortunately I had an idea how this would end, but enjoyable reading and characters took on their own personalities. Would recommend to others.
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Summary: Not up to standard
Review: I have read all of Grisham's books. The Testament is my least favorite, largely because it lacks the compelling story line of his previous works. Furthermore, the character development is not nearly as thorough as you might expect of Grisham. As a result, it is difficult to feel "in touch" with any of the characters. Also, the book tries to deal with too many complex issues -- alcoholism, greed, the environment, probate -- and as a result, not one is fully developed. While the book is by no means "bad," it did not meet my expectations.
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Summary: A fairly decent read
Review: I have to say that I began to stray from John Grisham around the time when he wrote The Chamber. I decided to pick up The Testament. The cover didn't hypnotize me, I was desparate for my weekly reading fix. Well, I couldn't put it down. I felt Nate's pain. I cried with him when Rachel died. Maybe Grisham caught me at a vulnerable time. I thought this was one of his greater pieces of works. It ranks up there with The Firm. You GO John. Can't wait for the movie.
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Summary: The Testament
Review: Grisham really knocked off my socks with surprise and intrigue when the multi-millionair shocks everyone with his own eccentric way of dealing with his money hungry relatives. And that was just the beginning!Grisham takes you on a quest that anyone would love to partake in even if it is only through his novel. Exciting, dangerous, as well as elusive, you will enjoy this breath taking journey!
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Summary: One of his best
Review: I go hot and cold on John Grisham -- I liked "The Firm", loved "A Time to Kill", but then thought "The Pelican Brief" and "The Client" started sounding way too similar and derivative of his first big hit, "The Firm". With "The Testament", Mr. Grisham is anything but derivative of his other works. Sure, there's a disillusioned lawyer at the heart of the story. Yes, there is the usual array of greedy, money-hungry, over-the-top characters. But there is more soul in "The Testament" than in any book since "A Time to Kill". Nate's travels into the swamps of Brazil to locate the unwilling heiress to a fortune of billions let us see past the lawyer in him and to the man beneath, and to the mass of insecurities and inadequacies that have turned him into a divorcee, an alcoholic, and an absent parent. Rachel Lane, the MIA missionary he has gone to find, subtly points him in the right direction without him realizing he's being led. I read this book while I was in the hospital and it's the one thing that could keep my mind off my own worries. A very good novel!
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Summary: Right up there with a Time to Kill
Review: This was one of Grisham's best books since A Time to Kill. I couldn't put it down once the heiress was located. I recommend it highly to all of those who like "legal" reading. Contrary to other reviews, didn't get the feeling of being preached to - the book was about finding a missionary after all!
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Summary: The Testament
Review: This began as a homework assignment, however, it did not take long to weave the magic and hold the reader in its grip, as do all of Grisham's novels, I'm told. I really like the author's writing style, as this is the first book I've had the chance to read. I'm working on my second Master's degree, this one in Forensic Science. Since school has kept me so busy, I plan to read more of Mr. Grisham's books over part of the summer before I start a class on crime scene reconstruction. I'm passing this book on to my mom as she is an avid reader and will truly appreciate Mr. Grisham's talents. I could not put this book down, what a spellbinder!
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Summary: The homonym title hints at the evangelical message
Review: Take every irrational conversation you've ever had with emotionally charged Gospel preachers, every "Jesus loves you" poster, pamphlet, and TV special, and you have the underlying theme of "The Testament." As a storyteller, of course, Grisham does an excellent job. However, the books proper distribution channel should be through a church. Grisham does a terrible job of intelligently conveying the trite message of the materialism of modern society. At some points in the book you wonder if Jesus will make his return then and there.
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Summary: Best he's written yet
Review: An excellent synthesis of tragedy and hope. John Grisham integrates ancient wisdom and real-world problems to show his readers there is more to life than cynicism, nihilism, and self-destruction. Excellent follow up on his previous titles.
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