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Summary: Viva Rachel - a new Woman for All Seasons
Review: Grisham's ever-innovative, constantly altering writing style - seen this time in some quarters as burdened with one-dimensional fundamentalism - appropriately establishes the forum for his simplistic, singly-focused heroine Rachel Lane. She is a bigger-than-literature characterization (or, more correctly, SMALLER-than..?...), in any case, a transcendent. Though categorically less urbane, Lane nonetheless embodies elements of Franz Werfel's Bernadette Soubirous; The Spanish Civil War's La Bandera Roja Dolores Ibarruri; A CAT'S FULL NINE's courageous and beautiful Ximena Del Rio Nuñez. Grisham predictably introduces something newly sprung with each of his works; which - for better or worse - no surprise - is what Rachel is.
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Summary: What Happened?
Review: Well, we're now 8 books into Grisham's writing career, and the bloke still can't write an ending to save is life. Rather than the bloody court room battle that we all know should ensue over Troy Phelan's will, Grisham gives us an underwhelming--not to mention legally questionable--miff. He spends hundreds of pages worrying about a non-existent legal issue, allows his main characters to commit malpractice at least once (which is slightly ironic), and then doesn't bother to engage in the real fireworks. It's a cop out and a let down. My advice, don't bother.
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Summary: A Real Message
Review: I can't say enough for John Grisham and this book. As a person who has a passion for missionary work I found the portrayal of the characters to be realistic and provocative. It brings a shining light on the subject of money, lifes pursuits and our purpose for living. Great!
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Summary: One of his Best Yet!
Review: Was given this book as a birthday gift and it turned out to be one of the better gifts I received this year. Spent my summer free moments in the Patanal of Brazil(by way of the book)and now hate to have those days in the past. Can't wait for the next Grisham.
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Summary: Waste of time!
Review: Started off interesting enough, but then fell into an endless grind of pointless detail and useless information. What was the point behind this story?! The ending was non-existent and disappointing. I usually enjoy his books, but this one will not get recommended to friends and family.
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Summary: Excellent and powerful read!
Review: I have read every Grisham novel (usually within a couple of days of their release). This one took me longer to get around to, but am I glad I did! Thank you so much, Mr. Grisham, for not portraying the Christians in your book as wild-eyed Bible-beating lunatics, but instead portraying them as human beings following a different path. I highly recommend this book. While it lags a little in the middle, it is all in all fabulous - much better than Street Lawyer. I'm looking forward to the next one!
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Summary: Not his best
Review: I've read most of Grisham's books; this one is the worst. The first chapter was great, but then I found myself skimming through many chapters trying to find the action. I think he needs to take time off to get his creative juices flowing again.
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Summary: A VERY good read!
Review: This is vintage Grisham. A set-up of the story line and then he "sets the hook" very quickly. I found THE TESTAMENT captivating from the start. Grisham's research to writing this novel results in a special treat and is a must for your reading pleasure. This makes a wonderful addition to my library.
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Summary: This book vividly depicts Missionary life and dedication.
Review: The book holds your attention,especialy if you are aborn again Christian. A Lawer trapped by dope alchohol and women,finds new life in Christ. This due to the witness of a self denieing Missionary, who wants nothing the world has to offer.
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Summary: GREAT AND GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!
Review: I ordered two novels from Amazon. THE TESTAMENT AND THE FIST OFGOD, by A.T. Nicholas. Both books are super. I read them both on myvacation and was very pleased by the plots and writing styles of these two authors. This is the first novel I read by Grisham and it won't be the last.
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