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Loading... The Testament (1999)by John Grisham
Travelogue of Brazil southwest swamps in search of a woman missionairy, recipient of a forturne in a will. (  ) scubareader | Apr 14, 2013 |  I only give it three stars because the story just fades out at the end. Still a satisfying read, but 3/4 through, you wonder how he's going to tie up the loose ends, and he does it rather quickly without the richness of prose he's given the first part of the book. ( ) sail7 | Mar 13, 2013 | PB  peacelutheran | Feb 22, 2013 | Grisham ist immer wieder gut zu lesen. spannende Beschreibung des brazilianischen Urwaldes und des Parantals. Waere am liebsten gleich ins Flugzeug gestiegen, um es mir selbst an zu sehen. Der Schluss ist etwas hektisch als wollte er das Buch unbedingt zu Ende bringen, und auch die meisten Personen sind entweder boese oder gut, nichts dazwischen, aber das erwartet man bei diesem Author auch nicht anders. ( ) kakadoo202 | Nov 25, 2012 | Loved this book! The main charactor is a louse, he's made a mess of his life and he knows it. His boss is his best friend and has his back through it all. His last assignment allows him to exercise his demons, and finally find peace. Mr. Grisham has created a believable cast of charactors and sheds terrific insight on a dark and lonely condition in life.....addiction. (  ) Ellenm33 | Jul 4, 2012 | no reviews | add a review Is contained inThe Testament / A Time To Kill by John Grisham A Time to Kill / The Partner / The Testament / The Rainmaker by John Grisham The Rainmaker / The Runaway Jury / The Partner / The Street Lawyer / The Testament by John Grisham Kirjavaliot, 136 by John Grisham 4 in 1: The Testament + Envy + Force 12 + Entering Normal by John Grisham A Time to Kill / The Firm / The Pelican Brief / The Client / The Chamber / The Rainmaker / The Runaway Jury / The Partner / The Street Lawyer / The Testament by John Grisham Has the adaptationIs abridged in
Amazon.com Amazon.com Review (ISBN 0440234743, Mass Market Paperback)Troy Phelan, a 78-year-old eccentric and the 10th-richest man in America, is about to read his last will and testament, divvying up an estate worth $11 billion. Phelan's three ex-wives, their grasping spawn, a legion of lawyers, several psychiatrists, and a plethora of sound technicians wait breathlessly, all eyes glued to digital monitors as they watch the old man read his verdict. But Phelan shocks everyone with a bizarre, last-gasp attempt to redistribute the spoils, setting in motion a legal morality tale of a contested will, sin, and redemption.Our hero, Nate O'Riley--a washed-up, alcoholic litigator with two ruined marriages in his wake and the IRS on his tail--is dispatched to the Brazilian wetlands in search of a mysterious heir named in the will. After a harrowing trip upriver to a remote settlement in the Pantanal, he encounters Rachel Lane, a pure-hearted missionary living with an indigenous tribe and carrying out "God's work." Rachel's grave dedication and kindness impress the jaded lawyer, so much that a nasty bout of dengue fever leads him to a vision that could change his life. Back in the States, the legal proceedings drag on and Grisham has a high time with Phelan's money-hungry descendents, a regrettable bunch who squandered millions, married strippers, got druggy, and befriended the Mob. The youngest son, Ramble, is a multi-pierced, tattoo-covered malcontent with big dreams for his rock band, the Demon Monkeys. Will Nate get straight with Rachel's aid? Do the greedy heirs get theirs? What's the real legacy of a lifetime's work? The Testament is classic Grisham: a down-and-out lawyer, a lot of money, an action-packed pursuit, and the highest issues at stake. It's not just about great characters; it's about the question of what character is. --Rebekah Warren (retrieved from Amazon Fri, 04 Jan 2013 11:52:48 -0500) A lawyer searches the Brazilian jungle for a missionary doctor working with Indians, the illegitimate daughter of an American tycoon who left her his fortune. But the tycoon's real children are determined to prevent the inheritance. |
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