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Summary: A Screen Play just begging to be committed to film
Review: This was the old weird rich family fights over the patriarch's estate. There was nothing out of the ordinary to this plot. I was particularly insulted at the portrayal of the lawyers in this bitter litigation over Troy Phelan's estate. Grisham, a lawyer, left the impression that lawyers who are bound by ethical codes to preserve their licenses and livelihoods would stoop so low as to purchase testimony. Grisham should applaud the lawyers who devote their time, ingenuity and careers to pro bono efforts and just causes seeking no more than the betterment of their clients' predictments as well as society as a whole. Nate O'Reilly who turns his life around and pursues a just cause is actually a breath of fresh air, not surprisingly by leaving the practice of law. If you hate lawyers, read this book. If you come from the other camp, stay away.
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Summary: il miglior libro di grisham, sicuramente.
Review: Il miglior libro di Grisham, sicuramente. Con la maturità migliora, evidentemente, la sua capacità di scrivere: nel "testimone" ci sono tutti gli ingredienti di un grande romanzo pieno di suspence, indagine e gli ingredienti tipici dei legal thriller. l'ho letto con qualche difficoltà perche' non conoscono benissimo l'inglese ma l'ho divorato in soli due giorni.michele genchi - roma - italia
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Summary: A refreshing departure from Grisham's "formula".
Review: If you're hoping for another book about a lawyer in the south, "The Testament" will be a disappointment. Grisham departed from the formula and I found it refreshing and entertaining. His characters are believable, from the greedy heirs you love to hate to the missionary who is in a world of her own. (And yes, there's a lawyer or two in there somewhere - but I don't want to say too much.) Grisham manages to blend it all together in an interesting journey of contrasting cultures, lifestyles, and goals. He took a chance on this one and I think it was well worth it.
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Summary: One of Grishams better books.
Review: 5 stars, in my reviw means in comparrison to Grishams other books. A very good storry, thrilling and entertaining. I agree with some others that this could possibly be a 5 part TV series, if they stick with the storry ogf the book. A TV, series in the same making as the series Nobel House by James Clavell. I do not have the knowledgeof the US.law system and this does not matter that much, this is fiction. Grisham is back on track.
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Summary: HE'S BAAAAACK!
Review: Welcome back Mr. Grisham. I have read all your books and have been waiting for you to recapture the freshness and originality of "A Time To Kill" and "The Firm." If someone is looking for a light, entertaining read, this book will fit the bill!
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Summary: This book was good and different from his others.
Review: I've read all of Grisham books and I really liked this because it was different from the rest. His first 3 books were good than he seem to slip a little in his writing. Success seems to do that to some authors. He should take his time on the next book and make it as good as the first two.
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Summary: This was his worst book!
Review: I have been a John Grisham fan since I read his first book, "A Time To Kill," however, this book was a complete and total disappointment! The characters were uninteresting, and the plot was boring and dull. He spent numerous pages on an unexciting portrait of an alcoholic, even more pages on unentertaining details about the Brazilian jungle, and I found myself skimming or skipping pages altogether. The only reason I finished this book was because I kept thinking that somewhere along the way he might redeem himself. However, that never happened. I would have given it a half of star if it were possible! It was a total waste of my time!
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Summary: Very disappointing Grisham story: absolute lack of plot
Review: This is one of the most disappointing Grisham novels I have read. The idea of the Testament never really goes beyond the title. The first lead character dies, and we learn something about him prior to his death. We learn less from his will, but it leads us to another lead character, whose life changes after rehab somehow make him the character we are supposed to learn to care about. No such luck. And then onto the original lead's daughter, who may represent a love interest for the second lead . . . but no such luck. The End. What a silly way to spend so much prose about the rain forest. The background is the only interesting thing about novel, and I had to use an Atlas to keep track of where the novel wanted me to travel. For a long plane ride, maybe. But don't stay up late hoping it will get exciting, or have a climax. It doesn't. Shame on Grisham for getting the usual hype associated with his novel, when the usual plot and character development are missing.
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Summary: Compelling story with a moving message
Review: Grisham has succeeded in writing a thought-provoking and entertaining novel which reflects the conflict between late 20th century American cultural values and evangelical Christian principles. The book is intelligent, articulate and thoughtful, perhaps his best work since The Firm. Let's send a challenge to Hollywood -- make a movie out of The Testament and stay true to the book.
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Summary: Won't make a very good movie...
Review: This is not one of Mr. Grisham's more enthralling tales. And the worst part is that it probably won't even make a good movie. I think this may be John Grisham's first made-for-TV project.
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