305 pages
ARC from Hachette Book Group
Several students at a private boarding school have participated in illicit sexual activity. Worse than that, they were foolish enough to tape it. When the tape makes it’s way into the hands of the headmaster, that’s just the beginning of a cascade of events that will leave many lives changed forever.
This was my first book by Anita Shreve and I didn’t really know what to expect. However, I found this to be a nice easy read and one that I didn’t want to put down. I did spend a good portion of the book thinking that I was reading about the sex scandal, only to be brought up short once I understood the true focus of the story. This had both a positive and negative impact on me. I enjoyed the fact that the true story was not what it seemed but once I began to catch on, things got a teeny bit predictable. Despite that, I really enjoyed reading Testimony and I definitely look forward to reading more by Anita Shreve. (3.5/5)
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Anita’s writing reminds me in a way of Jodi Picoult. There’s always a situation fraught with angst, and often no good solution. I get caught up in them, but I have to prepare myself for the ride.
By Bellezza on 09.20.08 10:06 pm | Permalink
For me, it wasn’t predictable - none of it. Caught me completely off-guard…lol! I love the fact her books are so much deeper than originally thought to be.
By J. Kaye on 09.21.08 9:18 am | Permalink
Bellezza- I believe I am the only person I know who hasn’t read anything by Jodi Picoult. I plan to, I just haven’t gotten around to it yet.
You nailed it though “fraught with angst, and often no good solution.” Shreve is gifted at evoking emotion and there really is no good or bad guy. Just people caught in very human situations. I do look forward to reading more(and Jodi Picoult too if she is similar.)
J.Kaye- Not terribly predicable, I just saw part of the Mike & Silas storyline coming. I still enjoyed it and look forward to more.
P.S. I will link your review here if you don’t mind.
By Amy on 09.21.08 10:54 am | Permalink
[...] was able to finish one book this week, Testimony by Anita Shreve. You can read my review here. This was my first novel by Shreve but it won’t be my [...]
By TSS - (9-21-08) Giveaway | The Sleepy Reader on 09.21.08 11:48 am | Permalink
I love Anita Shreve! I can’t wait to read this one. I’m a little worried that you said it was a bit predictable. I don’t usually find Shreve’s books to be so, and that’s what I like about them, the twists she usually throws in toward the end.
By Anna on 09.28.08 12:02 am | Permalink
I just finished this over the weekend. My review is here.
By iubookgirl on 10.08.08 5:36 pm | Permalink
iubookgirl - Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed your review!
By Amy on 10.08.08 7:09 pm | Permalink
Hi Amy! I thought there was a tad bit of predictability as well, but not enough to spoil the book as a whole.
By Joy on 10.27.08 1:49 pm | Permalink
Add to my Bookmarks
By alex on 12.09.08 7:46 pm | Permalink
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