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Summary: Grisham on a different tack
Review: If you read Grisham to engage yourself in what one reviewer below called the "complex legal issues" that the author often covers, then this book might disappoint, because much of it occurs away from the courtroom. But if you want Grisham's patented pace and witty dialogue, along with characters who have heart, then pick up your copy.This book seems to be the next step in a progression of Grisham's, in which he gets to expound a little on something he cares deeply about (faith in God). His most recent work (The Street Lawyer) was called "a book with heart." The Testament is a book with heart and soul. Bottom line: if your expectation is getting legal suspense, look elsewhere. If you're looking for characters who come alive, dialogue that makes you laugh, and narrative that makes you think and feel, then this will be a good addition to your library and a great read.
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Summary: Grisham's best since "The Firm"
Review: This book reinforces Grisham's popularity, at least with me - the first chapter completely grabbed my attention and the rest of the book didn't let it go for a minute. Grisham paints vivid, believable characters who are easy to visualize, and it is obvious that he has done his research on the Amazon river basin. I could picture each scene as if I were watching it. Maybe that's why Grisham's books make popular movie screenplays, because it is easy to visualize what is going on in each scene. Definitely one of his best yet.
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Summary: A great picture of the lives around us
Review: Troy Phelan was a very wealthy man. He had six children from the results of his four marriages. He writes his last testament minutes before his suicide. His testament was read months later and it shook everyone because more than half of his wealth was given to an unknown heir of him whom he wrote was his daughter. Nate O'Riley is a Washington litigator and he gets hired to go and find the unknown heir in the deepest vallies of Brazil and beside the highset mountains of Bolivia among a group of Indians as a World Tribe Missionary. It takes you to the wildest places to find the truth about this man's (Troy Phelan) TESTAMENT.
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Summary: Enjoyed from page 1 - could not put it down.
Review: The characterizations are wonderful. You relate to every person in the story. I especially liked Nate and the trips to South America. His recovery was what I wanted for him the most. I wish the young missionary girl had not died, however. Then Nate would have had it ALL. With each John Grisham novel I read, I want a sequel immediately, or the story not to end. Please keep writing Mr. Grisham. I've enjoyed ALL your books very much.
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Summary: Great drama/suspense, religous undertones.
Review: Gets your attention right away, that's if you've ever fantisized about inheriting a lot of money. Grisham does a good job showing the downside of money.
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Summary: this was the best book he has wriiten.
Review: I was so shocked at the subject of this book. It was by far the best written book by this author. I have throughly enjoyed all of his work. The ending was a total surprise.
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Summary: Not up to Grisham standards
Review: This is the first John Grisham book that I have read that I did not enjoy. It was easy to read but the story left me flat. John needs to get back to what he does best and write about complex legal issues woven within an intricate plot.
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Summary: Very Entertaining!
Review: The book grabbed me with its opening chapter and kept me entertained to the end. The characters were developed in a timely manner and I found myself trying to always squeeze out another chapter before I put it down. I was looking for a fun book to read and I was not disappointed, it was very entertaining.
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Summary: Another great Grisham
Review: I thought the 1st person to 3rd person shift was a nice touch. Having read a lot of Grisham, The ending was predictable. A great story of struggle and faith.
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Summary: The book was excellent and a nice change of pace for Grisham
Review: I have read Grisham's other books and really enjoyed this one. The mix of different topics made this one of my favorite Grisham books. I liked the differences between The Testament and his other books. It was a real page turner and I like the religious aspects of it. Working at a recovery home I found that aspect of the book particularly interesting. I would like to read more eclectic books like this from Grisham.
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