The Carousel

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Summary: For teens and thier parents
Review: I was fortunate to have my 19 year old son employed in my office this summer and given the 60 mile trip, we listened to Books on CD, first The Locket and then The Carousel, by Richard Paul Evans. We loved it so much, my son wants to write now as well as to "read" every book written by this sensitive author. His characters evoke our sympathies and love........ I cried, laughed and applauded while listening to these books. My son is going to the library to borrow "The Carousel" so that he can "write down the great quotes" that interested him in starting a journal. I will read everything for adults that he provides.

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Summary: An inspirational love story......
Review: Michael and Faye are young lovers who decide to marry before going their seperate ways to college. There are many trials they go through regarding faithfulness, a runaway wife & child, an unexpected pregancy, a death in the family and so much more. Mr.Evans weaves all these elements into this tale of inspirational love. These are people the reader can relate to and feel for what they are going through. This is a charming little novel and would make an excellent TV movie.

Rating:
Summary: Everyone has a Judy...
Review: One of the most important messages to me: Everyone has their Judy, another human being that may be a friend, your sister, a co-worker, or just someone who might have a question but ends up living with you because she needed a place to stay.

Rating:
Summary: Strong Characters, Good Read
Review: The story is fairly simplistic, but I really was impressed
by the excellent character development which made the book
a very entertaining read. It is harder to develop complex
characters within a simple storyline. When it is done well,
as in this instance, it results in characters which seem to
outlive the book and follow you around in your head
for a couple of days. I would definitely recommend this book.

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Summary: Life is like a Carousel.
Review: The ups and downs set us off in directions that hopefully lead us back to each other. This is a continuation of the love story of Michael and Faye who we first met in the book THE CHRISTMAS BOX. Evans does it again, a five hanky novel that leaves you sobbing and thankful for what goodness your everyday life holds.

Faye goes off to medical school and Michael must stay behind. As if that isn't enough, a visitor at the nursing facility where Michael works has become very close to him as she watches her grandfather grow weaker and close to death. Faye makes friends with a waitress on the run who has a daughter to support and is faced with a crippling disease.

There is trouble on all fronts and Michael and Faye's world is about to be shaken to the very core. Evans' novels have some of the strongest characters I have ever come upon. They make mistakes but they have morals, and his message is unrelenting and moving. There is always a great feeling of resolution when you read the last page. Kelsana 6/25/01

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Summary: A memmory of my own...
Review: This has only happened to me with 2 books, 1984 George Orswel asd Carousel, for some reason, when I think about them, I feel as if it was something that I lived, something that happened to me, I feel like picking up tho phone and calling the characters in the book, this is how intimate, close and accesible the author has made his story.

10 Stars.

Rating:
Summary: Richard Paul Evans at his best!
Review: This is a tale that is classic Evans. It is an inspiring story of life, love and loss. It is a story that makes you look at the perceived obstacles in life. Are they really obstacles and stumbling blocks, or are they really building blocks. The Carousel begins with a decision of a couple to marry secretly, at a very young age as they both begin their journey towards their own goals. The secrets they are forced to keep and the feelings they hide work against everything they thought that they wanted. This story wraps itself around every emotional chord and touches your heart with truth and honesty. Although Evans creates a very simple tale, it is by no means simplistic. It is probably the simplicity of his writing that makes The Carousel so wonderful and inspirational without being "preachy". It remains in your heart long after this book has been tucked back onto it's shelf.

Rating:
Summary: Richard Paul Evans at his best!
Review: This is a tale that is classic Evans. It is an inspiring story of life, love and loss. It is a story that makes you look at the perceived obstacles in life. Are they really obstacles and stumbling blocks, or are they really building blocks. The Carousel begins with a decision of a couple to marry secretly, at a very young age as they both begin their journey towards their own goals. The secrets they are forced to keep and the feelings they hide work against everything they thought that they wanted. This story wraps itself around every emotional chord and touches your heart with truth and honesty. Although Evans creates a very simple tale, it is by no means simplistic. It is probably the simplicity of his writing that makes The Carousel so wonderful and inspirational without being "preachy". It remains in your heart long after this book has been tucked back onto it's shelf.

Rating:
Summary: good
Review: Though I must admit the story was poignant and I agree that life is like a carousel at times, it left me unsatisfied... This is the first book I've read of Evans, and he's a good author, but at times I was left hanging and wondering...it felt like a soap opera episode... It's a decent read, though, and the publishing company did a really good job designing his books, so don't be surpised if you're drawn to this book.