The Testament

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Summary: Magnificent!!!
Review: This is one of the best Grisham books I've read. The plot and story line were great and it showed two different worlds without getting boring.

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Summary: The Testament by Grisham 5 stars
Review: In my experience reading books as a High School student I have found myself often going to Grisham for the finest quickest reads. He tantilizes the mind with amazing detail. I have read all of his books to date and have written lengthy papers on many of them. I have yet to be dissapointed by any of his novels. Many people think I am smarter than I am because I chose to read his novels, but I find them genuinly intriguing. I recommend this one especially. For the other avid Grisham readers this will be a welcomed change from his mainstream lawyer novels. This book is written in a different style with many more twists and turns than the others. This novel was a very quick read, I compleated it in only 8 days. Considering how truly stupid I am this says quite a bit about the book.

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Summary: Suspenseful, thought-provoking with surprising ending.
Review: As is common in Grisham's novels, this book was a fast and enjoyable read. The extremes in character types creates a balance against which the reader can assess his own thoughts as to the meaning of wealth and even life itself. The book's surprise ending is another Grisham trademark.

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Summary: Grisham incorporates many emotions and doesn't disappoint
Review: Except for a bit too much time in the Pantanal (I almost developed dengue), this was fast-paced, emotional and right up there with The Street Lawyer. These novels incorporate human compassion in the midst of corporate greed. Very satisfying.

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Summary: Well written intrigue.
Review: This is a master piece. Though not as fast paced as The Rainmaker, this is truly one the year's best.

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Summary: Another excellent creation by John Grisham!!!
Review: The Testament is an excellent novel which will keep you on edge trying to skip chapters to get to the outcome. Mr Grisham is an outstanding writer who should be appreciated for his talent.

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Summary: Much fun to read!
Review: I've been reading Grisham's books since he first debuted in 1991 with The Firm. I truly enjoyed this book because it's more relaxed than the others. The Firm, The Client, A Time To Kill, and The Runaway Jury were all dark, negative and gloomy (not to mention that Grisham makes lawyers look like the pariahs they can be.), but this time, as was with his lsat book, The Street Lawyer, this book has heart - and a conscience. I'm a Christian, and I was moved by Nate's growing awareness of something being bigger than himself. I believe Grisham is growing aware of this, too. Parts of the book made me laugh out loud, especially when you read of the billionaire's ex-spouses and kids circling like buzzards after his demise. Oh, don't they though! I think you'll find this a good read, a sense of yourself, and how would you react to this much money left to you, and that there is a bottom line other than financial. Nate gained a sense of who God is, and where he is before Him. I did, too.

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Summary: Different than his others
Review: I read this book after seeing Mr. G. interviewed on TV. Lots of people you love to hate and several you want to love. Starts out very strong and lures you in. Towards the end it would seem the author realized his book was getting a little long so he quickly wrapped it up by killing one of the main characters and giving the other a new life. When this becomes a movie (which it probably will) you can bet Mel Gibson or Harrison Ford will take the lead with some no-name, starkly beautiful actress. However the movie will probably spend more time developing the characters of the dysfunctional family and less time on the river swatting bugs. Generally a good read.

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Summary: Great Listen!
Review: The best story that Grisham has written since "A Time to Kill". The narration is superb and the characterizations only enhanced by the audio version. A rich listening experience.

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Summary: In a word, YUCK!
Review: I am an avid reader and with an undergraduate major and a masters degree in English I have read many a novel. Without a doubt, The Testament is one of the all-time worst stories I have ever had the misfortune of reading. I don't want you to think I'm saying this because I don't like Grisham's style. Some of my all-time favorite books have been written by John Grisham; but about half way through this one I almost stopped reading it.