Timepiece CASSETTE

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Summary: I really enjoyed this quick read
Review: "Timepiece" is the second book after "The Christmas Box". In this story you get to know MaryAnne a little more and learn how little Andrea died.

i thought it was a moving story and I have grown to love MaryAnne's character. I look forward to reading "The Locket" witch is the final book in this series.

I have become a fan of Mr. Evans writing, and look forward to reading more by him.

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Summary: I really enjoyed this quick read
Review: "Timepiece" is the second book after "The Christmas Box". In this story you get to know MaryAnne a little more and learn how little Andrea died.

i thought it was a moving story and I have grown to love MaryAnne's character. I look forward to reading "The Locket" witch is the final book in this series.

I have become a fan of Mr. Evans writing, and look forward to reading more by him.

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Summary: So Wonderful!!!
Review: A great love story. The writer must be acquainted with the emotions that one experiences while grieving for a close love one. The description of the anguish and pain is unbelievable real. Only someone who has experienced this type of grief could put words to how it feels. A beautiful story. You will enjoy reading the book.

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Summary: The timepiece by: richard paul evans
Review: April Keshavarz
English 190
12/04/02
Book Title: The Timepiece
Author: Richard Paul Evans

In the book The Timepiece, David Parkins was wealthy and a good-looking man. His business flourished with riches. David lived a lonely life and had one true good friend. He lived in a mansion and spent most of his time in his den reading, while the clocks around the house rang every quarter hour. One day the women of his dreams walked in his building and changed his life forever. Her name, MaryAnne. They fell in love with one another and lived a life of experiences. The Timepiece was a heart-warming book with twist and turns that would make your heart raise and fall at the same time. The story shows you the life during the time of the 1900's.
"David could not take his eyes off his bride as she descended the stair, flanked by Catherine and preceded by Catherine's five-year-old niece, who dropped white rose petals before them as they passed beneath the great floral arches of white peonies and apple blossoms. For the first time in his life, David truly felt fortunate. When Mary Anne reached the altar, he leaned close". This passage shows the great detail in the way the character is feeling at that very moment. He gives you the sense that you are witnessing the special event that is taking place. When I read this passage, I felt like I was watching David look at his bride to be with such lust and desire and anxiousness. I was feeling what David was feeling. This passage lets you jump into the story.
"She was wide-hipped and buxom, her hair was streaked with gray and drawn back tightly in a bun with a few prodigal strands falling across her cheek. Her attire matched her manner. She was dressed austerely in a drab muslin dress partially concealed beneath a faded ivory apron, which carried the strains of previous deliveries". This author has so much depth when it comes to detail. He makes you feel like you are standing there looking at the women. You feel like you see the ivory apron with the stains of previous births on it and how she has such wisdom in her appearance. In his description you get an idea what is going on in the story at the time just from the passage.
"David shot through the door and threw it open. A black pillow of smoke billowed into the room. The end of the hallway was completely engulfed in flames and from behind the wall of fire came a horrible sound. Andrea's cry". This passage was very impacting. You feel like you are in the place of David, and his fears are running through you. You get the feel of the fear that is running through his mind and body. The cry of the young girl lets you know where David's fears are coming from and why is determined to get to her. This passage is showing emotions and the reactions that occur from them.
The Timepiece was a book of love hate and life experiences. You learn so much from just one couple. You get to get into their life and see how life's hardships can pull together and give you something new and amazing. The story wasn't repetitive and kept me on the edge of my sit just waiting to see what was going to happen next. I recommend this book to anyone that likes a fast paced book and likes love, hate , and all and all life's experiences.

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Summary: Beauitiful Christmas Story
Review: I found this book hard to take as a Christmas story,but after you let it soak in to your mind it does have a loving meaning.
The story is full off racism,arson,accidental murder-if there is such a thing.Its a disturbing read. Though it dont really work out in the end,it makes you grateful for what you have.

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Summary: Great book!
Review: I stumbled upon The Christmas Box series by accident in the library. And, I am glad I did. Aftering completing the book, it feels as if you have known Mary Anne and David all your life.

It's truely an inspiring book. A must read for all.

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Summary: What?
Review: I was waiting for a finale that could tie this all together, but ended up stumped. I re-read the details and still have difficulty identifying who the bride is who received the timepiece... her father's the one giving it to her... and yet it is the daughter of the arsonist who comes to the house... oh, I was following along well until the last chapter, there.

But, I didn't think it was worth a re-read of the whole book to try to figure out the twist. Were some pages missing from my copy?!?

I usually like a good relational novel. This was a sappy novelette.

Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook was a better hit.

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Summary: The best of the Christmas Box Trilogy!
Review: Of course, it's better if you read all three novels in the trilogy that tells the tale of the Parkin family, but if you're going to choose just one, let it be "Timepiece." "The Christmas Box" introduced us, briefly to MaryAnne Parkin, by then an elderly widow with a mysterious past, but "Timepiece" fills in the gaps and brings you in, through the vehicle of her husband David's diary, to a warm and wonderful story of true love and loss. Here you learn about Andrea, the little girl MaryAnne mourned beneath the famous angel statue. But most importantly, you get to know David and MaryAnne-their faults; their pain; their loyalty to each other, their daughter and their friends; and the strength of their love. Reading of the lives of David and MaryAnne Parkin is almost like hearing your grandparent's love story after they're gone. These characters really touch your spirit. I've just finished "The Letter," and, knowing it's the final installment, I'm really going to miss this family. Richard Paul Evans' talent for capturing emotion and his attention to detail make this book a delight to read. My suggestion to him now, is to go back and write about Lawrence and his Cavalry days...

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Summary: Most Touching
Review: This is a wonderful book! If you've read The Christmas Box and you're planning on reading Timepiece I strongly recommend it, but a word of warning...This can be an intensely emotional book. Once you start this book you won't put it down. The story of David and Mary Anne Parkin's little girl will get you in the heart every time. You've met her mother, and read about her father, now meet Andrea, the little girl the then widowed Mary Anne wept for beneath the angle statue in The Christmas Box. Andrea is the catalyst to Mary Anne's inspiring life lessons. Reading this book will answer the questions that were left in your head having read The Christmas Box.

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Summary: Love at it's Best
Review: Timepiece begins the love story of David and Maryanne Parkin. The scene starts in 1908, when Maryanne and David meet. They get married and have a daughter, Andrea. This story is so well written and the character's seem so alive. It will capture your breath and your heart. Start with The Christmas Box and then Timepiece and finish with The Letter. It's hard for me to say good-bye to David and Maryanne. I feel like I was actually in the story with them. I could feel all the emotion in each chapter. Richard Paul Evans out did himself on this series. Get your box of tissues ready and take a ride with the Parkin's, you will not regret it. Your spirit will be lifted and you will think about this story long after your done reading the series. Additional characters, Catherine and Lawrence really make a difference as well. Such devoted friends to David and Maryanne. There is a mystery about Lawrence and one as well about their daughter Andrea. I can't reveal. You must read. Very, very, touching story. Enjoy!!