Ritual, The - Testament

Advantages: A throughly enjoyable read with a decent original storyline
Disadvantages: May take too long to get going for some people.

...To continue on the theme of John Grisham books comes the next one I found on my shelf as I work through all the old Books I’ve read. In fact looking at my bookcase there are more books by him in there than any other author, which I suppose really shows the kind of effect The Brethren had on my reading habits. The Testament is another of my favourite books by Grisham. As far as I’m aware before we go any further, this is one of the few yet to be turned into a film. As a former Lawyer Grisham bases most of his books on this field and although at first this probably doesn’t sound appealing he somehow manages to bring it to live and turn it into a gripping read. He pulls on his own knowledge of law and criminal proceedings in such a way that it makes it interesting to read and simple to understand. And although... Read review

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Advantages: A fast moving storyline holds your attention...
Disadvantages: ...despite the shallow characters and implausibility

...The Testament, another hefty best-seller from John Grisham. Just how well does it stack up against his other novels? The Plot ~~~~~~~~ Ageing billionaire businessman Troy Phelan, tiring of life, draws up a new will before committing suicide. The hopes of his six children and three ex-wives are confounded by the surprise naming of a previously unsuspected illegitimate daughter as the major beneficiary. The bequest is complicated by the fact that no one knows the whereabouts of the daughter who is thought to be serving as a missionary somewhere in Brazil. The story develops on two strands; the legal challenges of the children and the quest for the missing daughter. The defence of the will is led by the late Troy Phelan?s lawyer, Josh Stafford. The quest for the daughter, Rachel Lane, is undertaken by Nate O?Riley, a partner in... Read review

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Advantages: Great read
Disadvantages: None

... Synopsis The Last Testament follows Maggie Costello who is an Irish woman working as a peacekeeper in the United States. Israel and the Palestinians are on the verge of signing and historic deal, but when Israeli bodyguards shoot a man heading towards the Israeli prime minister, only to find that the man is not armed with a gun with a bloodstained note, the deal is starting to look less likely, as tit for tat murders begin to take place. Therefore Washington decide to call in one of their star negotiators Maggie Costello. However Maggie is not as confident about her abilities as Washington are, although she believes that this may be a chance to make up for the mistakes she is made in the past. And since her relationship is in ruins there is nothing to keep her from leaving for the Middle East. Soon Maggie finds that... Read review

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