The Testament

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Summary: Those who hate this book are atheists
Review: This was my first Grisham novel. I thought the first chapter was slow, but the more I read the more interesting it became. Finding the hero changing his life through conversion was a startling discovery, and very believable. And remarkably, no one kills anyone in 400 pages! I highly recommend this book for those who like a mix of adventure and philosophy.

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Summary: Great Read
Review: I have to say this is the best Grisham novel i have read since "The Pelican Brief". I have read every Grisham novel, and after last years boring "The Street Lawyer" i was a little aprehensive about this one. It turned into an adventure, i was blown away. I hope this one is a movie someday, I would cast Harrison Ford as Nate-Burt Reynolds as Josh-Candice Bergen as Rachel-and Jack Lemmon as Troy Phelan...but i'm getting ahead of myself. I really enjoyed the book, and read it in 3 days so it was a fast reak i highly recomend it.

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Summary: Not worth the time or money
Review: Not witty, interesting or entertaining.... It's only a dull plot, leading to the lawyer's convertion thru religion, not very likely.... It's sad to see a good writer lose his imagination and sense of wonder.... He needs to retire and convert, his call now is the religion, not the writing!!! 700 club can use him as a co-host!

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Summary: Grisham's best yet!
Review: I read 435 pages in one day. A record for me. The Testament is more than a cheesy lawyer story. It has depth and a strong statement to make about greed, worldliness, selfishness, and finally the legal system (which may sound redundant to include it in the list). The message of the missionary in Brazil moved me. His treatment of Christianity was very compelling as was his comparison to the worldliness of many of the characters. This book is simply one of the best overall books I've ever read!

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Summary: Awful! Grisham doing an imitation of Paul Theroux?
Review: Except the first chapter, the rest is totally uninteresting, all those tedious details of a drunk traveling in a Brazilian jungle, what's the point? And the female lead is completely unbelievable. So Mother Teresa figure that Grisham had dreamed up but didn't bother to make her a real person. The plot is tepid, the ending preporterous. Don't buy it.

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Summary: I am having trouble reading this book...
Review: I have enjoyed all of the author's previous books and looked forward to reading this one. However, I have been able tp put it down easily. Usually I can't put Grisham's books down for very long. I am only halfway through it and hope the ending is worth the effort. I believe a more "legal" tone to the book would have been what I would have expected from Grisham.

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Summary: Great book for all!!
Review: This is a truly amazing book!! Although it was not a "typical" Grisham book, it is uplifting to find Grisham revealing some spiritual values. There are so many books on the market today that contain such foul language and vulgar plots; you enjoy reading a book such as this. I'm beginning to believe that books such be rated as movies and television programs are. I have a daughter who reads at a very high level. Except for the "classics" there are very few age appropriate books on the market. This is a welcome exception!! Thanks, Mr. Grisham. Keep up the good work!

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Summary: Good reading, but not Grisham's best.
Review: I've enjoyed other of Grisham's novels more than this one, but this one is certainly worth reading. As a missionary pilot in South America for 20 years, I was taken right back to the jungles by Grisham's excellent descriptions. The plot was interesting with some delightful twists, but not as gripping as some of his other works.

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Summary: A book that goes nowhere
Review: Big Deal! The author captures our attention with a couple billion dollars and a suicide but there is no finish. The book slides down to a flat conclusion. Grisham goes to great length to paint the surviving family members in a bad light, so couldn't they have wreaked some damage in the interest of suspense or just plain villany? Save your money. Or better yet, read "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follet, or for a good laugh, "Gold Coast" by Nelson Demille.

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Summary: Story Line confusing and disjointed not his best work
Review: The beginning of story was very interesting, and I thought it would be a spellbining story. However, the plot deteriorated as the story progressed. The degenerate nature of the main character was overly developed compared to the "new guy" he became after he met Rachel Lane. The author seemed to be exploring new territory as he attempted to delve into issues of spirituality. I am usually a fiend for Grisham books, and will read the next one. But this one was not his best effort. He should re-write the story using the skill, passion, and finesse he employed when writing "A Time To Kill"