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From page one her characters are compelling and their stories intriguing. What i discovered was that testimony is a story different from shreve s other novels. The topic of this article may not meet wikipedias notability guideline for books. A novelist who combines sweepingly romantic plots with a keen understanding of the emotional complexities inherent in any relationship, anita shreve is a writer who understands the subtleties of the human mind, and heart. Anita shreve delivers in testimony a gripping emotional drama with the impact of a thriller no one compellingly explores the. The thing i love most about a good anita shreve noveland testimony is an excellent anita shreve novelis the pacing. I met anita shreve at the 2002 national book festival signing in washington, d.
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