Meanwhile, the legal proceedings are dragging on as Phelan's corrupt descendents - an unlikable sort - are trying to receive the inheritance for themselves. Rachel's dedication and kindness have such an impact on the cynical Nate, that she leads him to a vision - through a nasty sickness - that could change everything for him. Here he meets Rachel Lane - a very simple missionary living with a near primitive folk and doing the will of God. After an 'adventurous' trip, he encounters a lonely settlement.

Well Nate is sent to the Brazilian wetlands - in the Pantanal - in search of the mysterious heir named in Pheylon's will. This leaves two questions: (1) Can Grisham be any more cynical with his lead character? and (2) What role could Nate possibly play? Next we meet our hero: Nate O'Riley - a washed-up, alcoholic attorney, an unsuccessful husband, who is fleeing from the IRS. They all wait 'breathlessly' as the old man reads his verdict. For example, his three ex-wives, several lawyers, psychiatrists, and other. Being his total worth is in the eleven billion dollar range, there are those who are very interested in the outcome. As we first are introduced to him, he is about to read his last will and testament. In the story of question - The Testament - we meet Troy Phelan - a 78-year-old eccentric man, who happens to be the tenth richest man in America. As long as they are somewhat entertaining - I suppose I will probably keep reading them. The Testament By: John Grisham Rating: 81%īrief Summary: A woman nun in the Rainforest.Īnother year, another unrealistic tale from John Grisham.

The Testament by John Grisham