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Summary: A very well written and intellectual story
Review: I think we all can learn a little from Rachel Lane. Unselfishness and true dedication to what God has called her to do, makes her one of the strongest people I know. Grishman correctly portrays the every-day fight over alcohol, and the evil of this world; and how one woman was able to overcome it all.
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Summary: Mr. Grisham begins to make a comeback
Review: As bad a "The Street Lawyer" was this book makes up for it. Like many others I had sworn off reading another book by John Grisham. After several people telling me this book was much better; I gave it a try. It was considerably better than "The Street Lawyer". At times it's even hard to put down. After reading it I must admit I was disappointed in the ending, but then I remembered the reason for not liking some of his previous works was their predictable endings. You won't predict the end of this one. It's all in all a fun story to read. Mr. Grisham even managed to jump off the soapbox for a good portion of the book.
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Summary: Slow to start, but gains speed into a cyclical mystery
Review: Reminds me of the Rainmaker. The main character, has a need to fulfill humanity and to include philanthropy in his life. Slow to start, but has ehtical and moral undertones, which include themes of life and the journey therein. Moves methodically and ends with a surprise (if you are not familiar with Grisham's prose techniques).
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Summary: Engaging and fast-paced. Take a copy to the beach!!!
Review: The advertising for John Grisham's latest book, The Testament, boldly proclaims that "This Time It's An Adventure," and indeed it is. This engaging, fast-paced novel starts out in suburban Washington, DC, but quickly shifts to the steamy, swampy rivers of South America's wild Pantanal region, where Grisham's talent for descriptive narrative carries a perfunctory legal-thriller story line.In typical Grisham fashion, the plot is straightforward; an aging billionaire kills himself (in very dramatic fashion) leaving a hand-written will that essentially excludes his greedy and worthless ex-wives and children, giving his vast fortune to an illegitimate, and virtually unknown, daughter. The catch (read plot device) is that this daughter is a Christian missionary living among the Indians deep inside the nearly impenetrable (at least in rainy season) Pantanal region of Brazil. Nate O'Riley, a once-successful trial lawyer, fresh out of rehab, is assigned the task of tracking her down and informing her of her newfound wealth. Back in the States, the disaffected heirs plot to get their share of the money. In literary reference, this book is a sort of anti-Heart of Darkness. Nate enters his literal and spiritual journey as a troubled, desperate man, and finds peace and enlightenment along the way. As good a read as it may be, however, it is certainly not a literary classic; owing more to mass-market appeal than to the verbal mastery of Conrad. Further, I would imagine that many of Grisham's less religiously-inclined readers will be put off by the overtly Christian perspective. Indeed at times The Testament reads more like The New Testament. Athiests notwithstanding, The Testament is a book that Grisham fans, new and old, should find entertaining.
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Summary: Another solid piece of work.
Review: Again, John Grisham can take the same old hero, in the same old situation and make it interesting. I told myself that I would not read another Grisham book that had a lawyer in it. I'm happy I gave him another chance. This was a page turner from the start with an ending that most writers wish they could develop. When can we expect another piece of work... I can't wait!!!
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Summary: a mediocre effort among in an otherwise stellar list
Review: This book had promise. I found myself completely engrossed in Mr. Phelan's life and his vindictive but brilliant plan to screw his deadbeat family. Once they started going to the foreign country to find Rachel, the book became boring. I had a hard time keeping interested to finish it. The end was so anti-climatic. It was a great start and he should have expanded on the effects of his will with the deadbeat family and less time about the rainforest search for Rachel. Hopefully, his next book will get back to the brilliance of The Client, The Firm and the others.
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Summary: Better than last few--below standards of first three
Review: While this book was an enjoyable read, it falls far short of what I came to expect after his first three works--A Time to Kill, The Firm, and The Pelican Brief.
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Summary: Continuing the tradition of "The Street Lawter"
Review: "The Testament" continues Grisham's morality push that began with "The Street Lawyer." It is only the main theme every once in a while, and at most for a long paragraph, but it detracts somewhat from the story. His writing is also worrisome at times, as Grisham is in the habbit of using pronouns with out introducing the objects they are describing. However, "The Street Lawyer" is a _very_ good book. I averaged a hundred pages a day on it, and loved every minute of it.
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Summary: Thin plot, thin character development
Review: I normally find his books, if not particularly good writing at least entertaining. I found this piece to be particularly thin with the plot structure and the character development. I had to work hard to complete the reading of this novel. I did not know enough about the major characters and therefore did not develop any interest what happened to them. I also found all the characters to be very one-sided, either very good or very bad and that to me is not good writing. What captivates my interests are characters who a little of both, because that is what makes them complex, and that is what makes them interesting.
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Summary: Satisfying read!
Review: This book is a little lighter than some of Grisham's others, and its context is a bit different, however it is a great book that is (of course) very hard to put down. Interesting ending.
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