Surprising book! | The Testament

Surprisingly Good | The Testament | John Grisham

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	• The Testament John Grisham Delta, 2005 - 480 pages average customer review:based on 1151 reviews view larger image
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Much better than I would have expected

I'm not a big fan of the mainstream prolific writers, who seem to have one good book, and then publish a new one every 4-6 months, with none of the new ones nearly as good as the first. Rightly or wrongly, I put Grisham in this category for the most part, having loved The Firm, then so-so on the next few.

I picked The Testament up off a shelf at a fishing lodge in Northern Quebec, where I found myself disappointed with the books I had taken with me. I had a day early in the trip, which was rainy, windy, and cold, and having just recovered from an ear infection, I decided to stay in for the day. Picked this up on a whim after breakfast, and found myself still reading it at lunchtime. Finished it the next day. Although, another legal theme, this books story was quite off beat, and absolutely enjoyable reading. Loved it.

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Surprising book!

Great book that flowed well. This being my first Grisham novel, the writing was extremely polished, with vivid descriptions all around. The flow of the book was a bit dull in points, but what made this book a great read was that the dull parts actually reflected the simplier Indian life that the main character pursued all along. From a non-Christian author, I was pleasently surprised at how missionary life was portrayed along with a wordly lifestyle compared with a heavenly one. Good book!

Surprisingly Good

I've been a longtime fan of John Grisham's books. Some of his other books that don't really deal with legal issues I don't care much for, but luckily The Testament doesn't fall within that category.

The book is really about a old rich man named Troy Phelan who is worth over 11 billion dollars. He's had 3 different wives and 6 different children. All, unfortunately, aren't the most trustworthy people and would blow through money like crazy. While Troy never had the best relationship with his children, he did have a dilemma with what to do when he died. He made several wills throughout his life, but, finally decided on a way to do it that would put the fortune he'd earned in hands who would be wiser with the money than his other children. That person? An illegitimate daughter named Rachel Lane, who is a missionary in the middle of the Brazilian jungle. As such, a partner in the law firm who is in charge of handling Troy's estate is put to the task of finding Rachel.

In my opinion, the book, right from the beginning, is a page turner. Very hard to put down. It's just a quick read of over 450 pages that has the reader hooked and wondering how everything will pan out.

When I was nearing the end I couldn't help but wonder how John Grisham planned to end the book. In some ways I wasn't too happy with the ending, but I really can't complain. It took a direction that I hadn't anticipated while I read the book.

Overall, very happy! Another good, quality novel from John Grisham.

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Excellent Book!!! Loved it!!!

I read this when I was in high school for a book report and fell in love with reading. This book has changed every way I look at reading. The story line is great along with the adventure in the story. Perfect for anyone looking for a book they won't be able to put down.

A Grisham Novel is Never Outdated

I would rather give you my recommendation than tell you a book report. Life's motto of today is "the lastest and greatest is the only way." Well, THE TESTAMENT is another classic Grisham novel. It is a true example that his legal stories will move anyone even ten years after its publication date. It is not THE RAINMAKER, but it is still a great book. I highly recommend THE TESTAMENT. Enjoy!

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