Comments on: Book Review: Testimony by Anita Shreve

By: Rachel

Rachel — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 17:09:14 +0000

I am listening to the audio cd of this book and LOVE IT! I am very picky with audio cd’s since you never know how the book will be read and if the story line will be hard to figure. This book, is not at all like that. I love the way the author tells each story and accounts seperatly from all of the people involved in a way that brings it all together. Like you get to know everyone’s view and what they think and do seperatly without any confusion. Very well written and although the story involves a scandal, it shows you just how one bad mistake can not only turn a person’s world up-side down but their family and anyone else involved too.

By: Jean McFall

Jean McFall — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:26:30 +0000

I thoroughly enjoyed the book however if one gives it a second read the story doesn’t quite gel. I refer to the part where Mike interviews Silas quite early in the book. It doesn’t tie up with the actual outcome. I have enjoyed all of Anita Shreve’s books. She is not really one for happy endings.

By: caarla

caarla — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 20:57:42 +0000

hi everyone im from mexico and i need to read a novel so i went to sanborns and i found this book, i think it manages situations that actually are happening in this world so its interesting and i am really enjoying this

good luck:D

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By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 21:44:07 +0000

I’m currently reading this book and while it does jump around and the narrator style is a bit different than her other works, I’m enjoying it, but I’m a Shreve fan and I have liked all her books.

By: laura

laura — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:34:04 +0000

I read this book in one sitting today (while waiting on jury duty) and I think it’s good as a “straight through” book. The multiple narrator style works best when you can read it as if everyone is giving “testimony” in the same room. I was a little disappointed that there was no “closure” , but I guess that’s the way real life is, especially in a situation like that.

By: THM

THM — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:28:48 +0000

Loved the book. Went out on the Web to find out more about Shreve and the book. Read a couple of interviews with her. She really is concerned with the issue of underage drinking and its consequences.

By: yasmin

yasmin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:15:43 +0000

Great review!
I just read Testimony as well and share many of your sentiments…except I loved it and didn’t find it predictable…primarily because I wasn’t aware of the actual story it was based on. I definitely would recommend this one to others with the caveat that they need to be prepared for multiple povs/voices and switching back and forth between time lines.

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