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Title: Evergreen
ISBN: 0312953763
Author:
Delia Parr
Publicate Date: 1995-02
Publish: 1995-02
List Price: $4.99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Mass Market Paperback
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1: If I could give this book 10 Stars, I would!
Of all the historical novels I've read, this one leaps to the front of my mind as the most fascinating and memorable. The romance is light, but my goodness the story is something else! Talk about history coming alive!!!! I loved this book, and for another to take its place as my favorite historical, it's going to have to be something beyond good--beyond exceptional. If you read one historical novel this year, this should be that one.
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2: An unusual romance
Evergreen is set in the 19th century and revolves around women's prison reform. Not your typical premise for historical romance. I wasn't quite prepared for this. However, in a genre with many "done to death" settings, this is interesting stuff, assuming you are expecting it.The romance takes a backset to the politics of this book. It didn't capture my attention. The book also has a moderate dose of Christian fundamentalist undertones which may be hard for some readers (like me) to handle. All the same, I can see why this book won a Reviewer's Choice award. It's a little bit like the Oscars. This is an original and different book. It may not be something you'll like but it deserves recognition for it's courage in trying to write of new and unusual themes.
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3: EVERGREEN is a powerful read!
Anyone who believes romance novels are light and fluffy
obviously has not read this book. EVERGREEN is romantic
but it's also a powerful exploration of the emotions.
Gut-wrenching choices, overcoming obstacles--so many
constructive and forceful issues are met with dignity
and mastered. The historical detail is incorporated
into the story with a deft hand. Kudos to Ms. Parr.
EVERGREEN is on my keeper shelf--for the duration!
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