The Testament (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" A rather violent tale of religious conflict (rather similar to the DaVinci Code, but not as well crafted). Not a bad read, but too many implausible events. "

" Interesting, however no Bourne Novel. "

" who needs Dan Brown! good mystery, and not quite so negative on the RC church... "

" Good writing but the ploot was stretched a bit too much for me. Have read it twice now "

" Again...audiobook. This was long and took forever to complete. It was interesting from a religio-historical perspective (is that even a term?!), but the plotline was predictable, and not particularly inspired. "

" An interesting and fast-paced thriller with that one-man-must-save-the-world quality to it. The historical elements of religious crusader types and possible outcomes resulting from their battles reminded me somewhat of Dan Brown's novels. Sometimes muddled. Worth a read, especially if you like intrigue, spies, deception, and similar elements in your stories. Not Eric Van Lustbader's best work. "

" fun, but painfully predictable. I mean, I know i'm not really embracing fine literature with most book in this genre, but this was overtly bad. "

" One of the worst books I've ever read "

" Very nice story by a talented author. Thriller with good pace, interesting characters and proper settings. A perfect weekend book by the lake w/ a glass of (add adult bev or your choice here). "

" Amazing. At first I was concerned it was going to be too much like the da Vinci Code..NOT. Every so often I'd turn a page and go "Holy $hit!" Lots of twists and turns. I loved it. "

" These books always make me want to be a spy / assasin - think it would be a great career. "

" The testament is a good action adventure based around ancient christianity. Well written fast paced and typical of what one might expect from Eric Van Lustbader, who has written some of the Jason Bourne novels for the Robert Ludlum estate. "

" Meh. Boring, never grabbed my attention. Had to struggle to finish it so I could move on to something else. "

" I have read many of this author's books, including his Bourne ones, and I can't quite figure out his writing style(s). This one is in a "DaVinci Code" kinda vein. "

" I enjoyed the adventure and action throughout the story. There were a few details left hazy or rushed but overall a good read. "

" if you liked the Da Vinci code, you would enjoy this book "

" a good read, similar to Brown's Angels and Demons and DaVinci Code, biblical background. "

" I just couldn't get into this book. "

" The ending was not bad but the bulk of this novel seemed formulac, the writing was mediocre, and the characters stiff. I have enjoyed the authors other novels more. "

" Good enouf to read twice! "

" Rather disappointing, especially considering how much I have enjoyed many of his other books. Along the Catholic- conspiracy lines of the DaVinci Code, there is plenty of action, but the story seemed predictable and the characters were not well-developed enough to hold my interest. "

" was a fun read several subplots to follow which kept me wanting to not put it down. read last 150 pages nonstop "

" I enjoyed this book. It was full of action, intrigue, and the little spy tricks of the trade that made Jason Bourne such a popular character to begin with. "

" Only read a few chapters of this very disappointing sequel to a brilliant trilogy. In the first chapter interesting characters of the original series die and the story and writing didn't seem to captivate me at all. To me this book isn't worthy of the Bourne name. "

" I really like the Bourne series. While this one was ok, I really prefer the Ludlom books. Van Lustbader's attempt was a little too long and had more details than I wanted to know. "

" Amazing. I just could not put it down. Eric Van Lustbader I duff my hat for you "

" I just don't care for Lustbader's writing, can't seem to get into any of his work. "

" unputdownable.. khan vs bourne.. lustbader at his best "

" I did not like how he treated the character as just another CIA operative. I did not like that he had joined/merged the Bourne/David personalities prior to the traumatic event at the end that would have accomplished it. This new series is pale and tepid compared to the originals. "

" This is the first in the new series of Jason Bourne novels written by Eric Van Lustbader at the request of Rober Ludlum's estate. I very good Bourne novel for all Jason Bourne fans "

" Not as good as 1st 3, but an action packed good read. "

" Doesn't compare to Ludlum's Bourne books, but still a nice novel. "

" This was my favorite out of all 8 or 7 books.. "

" Didn't bother finishing. The plot was transparent and the writing very awkward. This is the second novel I have tried of a dead author's character brought back to life by a ghost writer, and hated both. Are any worth reading? "

" * same review for series. Good series, I love the old school spy crap like how they have to use pay phones and faxing is all high-tech. Nothing like the movies don't expect them to be. "

" First read of the bourne series from this author, took a lil getting used to, but he followed Robert Ludlum closely. "

" Well written sequel by Eric Van Lustaber to Ludlum's original Triology "