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If you enjoy reading but don't have the time to go along to a reading group, why not join in here?

Every month we will feature a title reviewed by members of our reading groups.

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Testimony by Anita Shreve is a gripping emotional drama. At a New England Boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices that details the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment.

• Excellent. The characterisations were realistic and believable. Although the subject matter was controversial, it was not sensationalised. The ending was poignant. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Angela
• Very well written. Good story, easy to read. The characters really came to life. Caroline
• Quite shocking at first for Anita Shreve. The chapters are developed in an interesting way, with different points of view. Edith
• Fab. Easy to read, good description of the community and the central incident, and how it was handled by members of the community. I enjoyed the story being revealed through the different characters. Elaine
• I thought this book was controversial and fairly brutal. The story moved along at quite a pace and left me at the end with a feeling of sadness at the lives ruined over the incident involving the students. Kay
• This book was too slow for me, although the author gives an excellent background into people's psychological state folowing the 'incident' at the school. Anon