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发表于2024-12-23
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Book Description
Heart of darkness...
In a plush Virginia office, a rich, angry old man is furiously rewriting his will. With his death just hours away, Troy Phelan wants to send a message to his children, his ex-wives, and his minions, a message that will touch off a vicious legal battle and transform dozens of lives.
Because Troy Phelan's new will names a sole surprise heir to his eleven-billion-dollar fortune: a mysterious woman named Rachel Lane, a missionary living deep in the jungles of Brazil.
Enter the lawyers. Nate O'Riley is fresh out of rehab, a disgraced corporate attorney handpicked for his last job: to find Rachel Lane at any cost. As Phelan's family circles like vultures in D.C., Nate is crashing through the Brazilian jungle, entering a world where money means nothing, where death is just one misstep away, and where a woman--pursued by enemies and friends alike--holds a stunning surprise of her own....
Amazon.com
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
Amazon.com Audiobook Review
Troy Phelan hates his greedy, spoiled children. The aging multibillionaire knows that they're circling like vultures as he waits to die. Phelan's surprising last will and testament names a heretofore unknown beneficiary--a missionary living deep in the wilds of Brazil. Nate O'Riley, a lawyer fresh from his fourth stay in rehab, is sent to find her. Along the way, he learns about God and himself, and he discovers that the dangers of alcohol pale in comparison with the perils of the jungle. This abridgment, though jumpy at times, flows smoothly thanks to actor Henry Leyva's polished performance. (Running time: 6 hours, 4 cassettes)
--C.B. Delaney
From Publishers Weekly
A traditional gangbuster Grisham opening?in which an aged billionaire outfoxes his greedy heirs by signing a bombshell will, then jumps to his death?gives little clue how this seductive tale will develop. The novel also features the usual attorney hero and legal action, but Grisham confounds expectations by sweeping readers into adventure in the Brazilian wetlands and, more urgently, into a man's search for spiritual renewal. Nate O'Riley, 48, is a drunk. He's also a top D.C. attorney who, winding up his fourth rehab stint in 10 years, is asked by his firm to find one Rachel Lane. The illegitimate daughter to whom the firm's client, tycoon Troy Phelan, has left his entire $11 billion fortune, Rachel is a missionary-physician tending Indians somewhere in Brazil's Pantanal region. Nate's experiences there prove nightmarish, including fierce storms, a plane crash, dangerous animals, hunger and, finally, dengue fever, which nearly kills him. But as Grisham crosscuts from Brazil to D.C. and the sleazy machinations of Phelan's other children and their lawyers to negate Phelan's will, readers will wonder which is the real jungle; never has Grisham revealed so nakedly his contempt for the legal profession. What Grisham holds dear is made clear in his unforgettable portrait of Rachel, whose serenity and integrity stun Nate, while inspiring him to forsake forever his lust for booze, power and money and to turn toward God. The message (which isn't entirely new to Grisham; see The Street Lawyer) and the storytelling that conveys it aren't subtle, but Grisham's smart use of the suspense novel to explore questions of being and faith puts him squarely in the footsteps of Dickens and Graham Greene. Sincere, exciting and tinged with wonder, this novel is going to sell like an angel, and deservedly so. Agent, David Gernert. 2.8 million first printing. (On-sale date: Feb. 1)
From Library Journal
Featuring a billionaire, a litigator straight from rehab, and a woman who works with primitive tribes in Brazil.
From AudioFile
Grisham's rather simplistic thrillers work well on audio, where a good performance can make his weaknesses--awkward prose, thin characters, and lifeless dialogue--less noticeable. Grisham's latest is no exception. The performance by Henry Leyva, who works mostly in the theater, turns this story of a dying billionaire, a down-and-out (but recovering) lawyer, and a beautiful young woman into a fairly entertaining way to spend an afternoon. As an audiobook this is fast-moving, energetically performed, and a good deal more satisfying than some of Grisham's money-makers. D.P.
Book Dimension
length: (cm)17.4 width:(cm)10.7
也还可以,但是可能更为触动西方教徒,我这样的无信仰主义也就是看看热闹
评分同样有难以戒掉的痴心,对男主的rehab经历感同身受。自我放逐,埋骨他乡。好在他和她终于成了真的猛士,敢于直面惨淡的人生。
评分同样有难以戒掉的痴心,对男主的rehab经历感同身受。自我放逐,埋骨他乡。好在他和她终于成了真的猛士,敢于直面惨淡的人生。
评分巴西热带雨林原始部落游记 强烈的宗教意味与救赎色彩 作为主角的律师 并非正义的守护者 而是sinner
评分好看
看到结局时竟然觉得心里很难过,惋惜,文中出现过好多次关于祈祷,上帝之类的情节,作为无神论者的我虽然不能理解那种虔诚,但还是为之感动。猜到了结局应该不会是男女主过上了幸福快乐的生活hereafter这么俗套,好在正义得到了声张。 好多人说这篇小说用词简单,的确是不难,...
评分忘了哪个朋友推荐的。 想起来后用了一点时间看完。 也许是因为读之前刚刚读了一篇通过批判宗教来反驳世界末日的文章,所以读过之后很难进入那种纯粹的宗教情节中。 文章用词很简单。亮点的表达只依稀记住了her eyes danced as she speak of money。。大概相当于读书虫水平吧。...
评分想到哪说到哪。 主角Nate. 瘾君子,酗酒,负责打医疗官司。结过两次婚,有四个孩子,是个不称职的父亲,孩子遇到问题他只知道写支票。 开篇埋雷的大富翁Phelan。一百多亿的资产,多行不义,跟众前妻及子女没有一丁点感情,养最好的律师,擦最脏的屁股。 大富翁的御用律师,在Na...
评分看到结局时竟然觉得心里很难过,惋惜,文中出现过好多次关于祈祷,上帝之类的情节,作为无神论者的我虽然不能理解那种虔诚,但还是为之感动。猜到了结局应该不会是男女主过上了幸福快乐的生活hereafter这么俗套,好在正义得到了声张。 好多人说这篇小说用词简单,的确是不难,...
评分The Testament pdf epub mobi txt 电子书 下载 2024