Testimony in Around the World in 80 Books

Jun 24, 2009 Sera rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: own, literary-fiction

The last time that I had read an Anita Shreve novel, it was an Oprah pick, The Pilot's Wife. I found that book to be highly overrated, and I didn't think that Shreve was that good of a writer either. My how times have changed. I really enjoyed this book, and I found that Shreve's writing has evolved to the point where she was able to tell this story from multiple perspectives without skipping a beat and while keeping the pace moving quickly at the same time.

Testimony is about a sex scandal at an ...more

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Apr 27, 2015 Nikki Morse rated it it was ok

This book was unadulterated misogynist drivel. It's basically a story about how women's sexuality is wonton and out of control and can ruin the lives of really good boys. This was pretty clear from the beginning. So why did I finish it? I listened to it while cleaning, and found at least enough entertainment value to go along with mopping. ...more

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Jun 20, 2016 Ra rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-book, nypl

This audio book is quite good as it is read by a full cast so it is a lot like listening to a play. Highly recommended for finishing a long project or while doing chores.

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May 03, 2009 Agatha Donkar Lund rated it really liked it

Shelves: fiction, 2009

Usually I classify Anita Shreve among my guilty pleasures, but I found this one startlingly compelling and surprising, despite (or maybe because of) its subject material.

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Mar 13, 2009 Kay Green rated it liked it

A two day fast read about a scandalous event told from many perspectives. No real depth in the writing or story, but she brings up a lot of ideas which are worth thinking about.

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