May 12, 2023pmshoe1047 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I've read most of Grisham and liked them. But this is by far my favorite. Sort of a cross between Heart of Darkness and Moby Dick. The satire of the rich idle greedy heirs (and their target) is merciless. The satire of lawyers, even…
Apr 11, 2023DCPL_Lynn rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Testament is about the Phelan family after the loss of their extremely rich father Troy. His ex-wives and children are happy to inherit the money they feel they deserve. Everyone is shocked when Troy names an unknown missionary as…
May 17, 2021gloryb rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
My first Grisham book so I had no expectations. Quicly discovered this author is a stoyteller who likes to draw out his tale. The book is easily scanned to its finish. There are several parts to the book. One part has to do with the lives…
Jul 12, 2019shaungaynor rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I felt like I travelled to the Amazon. It's been years since I read it but I still have memories of boating down the muddy rivers, reaching the indigenous peoples, and staying in the town. I really entered into this book which is rare for…
Dec 24, 2014RicardoEdm rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is one of my favorite books by Grisham, despite the fact that all the action does not happen in a courtroom. Great read for the beach or a rainy weekend
Apr 04, 2014dkhross rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book. It is my first John Grisham novel but from what I have read elsewhere, it is the best. It was exciting and often humorous at times. I was impressed by the journey of faith that was woven into the story...a true…
Aug 22, 2011parody rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very entertaining read.
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Aug 20, 2011Sarah1984 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This was my first (hopefully in a long list of many) John Grisham book (I've been meaning to read one for years). I thought this was a great book to start with. I really enjoyed the beginning where the family of a extremely rich guy…
Mar 31, 2011kself11 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
My absolute favorite of all the John Grisham novels. This is definitely a page turner. He takes you in two very different worlds, with very different people. The characters are fascinating! I was pulled in from the very beginning and…
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The Testament