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Summary: Gratutious and Graphic
Review: Eileen Goudge evidentally loves the fictional town and characters she has created and Carson Springs does sound like a heavenly place. But as a casual reader (who might only get to read 5 to 10 pages at a sitting), I found there were too many characters to keep up with, too many pronouns to figure out who was who, and that the graphic and unimaginative insertions of "love scenes" were more gratutious than necessary for the plot line. It was fun to see the Anna character grow (or shrink?), and the plot lines and mystery seem forced, unrealistic and unlikely.
Rating:
Summary: Gratutious and Graphic
Review: Eileen Goudge evidentally loves the fictional town and characters she has created and Carson Springs does sound like a heavenly place. But as a casual reader (who might only get to read 5 to 10 pages at a sitting), I found there were too many characters to keep up with, too many pronouns to figure out who was who, and that the graphic and unimaginative insertions of "love scenes" were more gratutious than necessary for the plot line. It was fun to see the Anna character grow (or shrink?), and the plot lines and mystery seem forced, unrealistic and unlikely.
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Summary: Delightful
Review: Eileen Goudge has done it again. Just in time for the hot summer days we are having. What could be better then cooling off with a great book and continuing the saga about the people and the lives in Carson Springs.
I suggest if you have plans for the holiday weekend whether it be to stay home, fly or drive somewhere pick a copy of this book up up and pack it as you won't be disappointed.
Imagine Anna accused of murder? We all want to kill Monica and have wanted to before starting this book but to think that Anna is being accused of this crime? The book is easy, fast paced and as always full of suprises that Eileen always provides. I just wish there was a Tea and Sympathy near my house so I could stop off there for some goodies and then go home and read the book.
Its a must read for your summer enjoyment and I guarantee if you are a fan you'll love it and if not try it as you will become one after this book.
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Summary: GREAT READ
Review: Eileen Goudge is one of the most compelling writers of our time. In A WISH CAME TRUE, we see Anna overcome her sister's shadow into a confident woman. It is a compelling story, she writes about characters that are as real as you and me. The entire Carson Spring series is captivating with characters that you can easily relate to. Highly recommend this book, as well as the entire series, and any of her other novels.
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Summary: Wish Come True
Review: Eileen's Goudge's Wish Come True was an excellent end to a wonderful trilogy. The three books, Stranger in Paradise, Taste of Honey and now Wish Come True are written so eloquently and demurely that the reader falls into the books and into the characters. Specifically Wish Come True goes into depth with sideline characters from earlier in the trilogy. Here we live daily with Anna and her sister's fame. We struggle alongside her as she deals with weight, fear, and love. Once this book is picked up, it won't be put down until the last sentence has been read. Beautiful, touching, moving...
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Summary: The Best of Three!
Review: First off, I'm a fan of this author, have been since GARDEN OF LIES. Having said that, though, I've had a few problems with this series. I don't like the overuse of similies, for one thing. The only other major problem I found was the inconsistincies that cropped up throughout the series: she's said the age gap between Sam and Ian is 14-15 years--but if Sam is 48 and Ian is 31, that's 17 years. She gave Wes' age as, alternately, 53 or 54. In TASTE OF HONEY, she said once that Ian's dad was married to Sam's eldest daughter--but Laura is the eldest! She wrote about Sam being the devoted wife/mother and told of her baking, etc.--but her sister couldn't see her sewing curtains? She gave Sam attributes that didn't quite come through in the character's actions. She said that Claire had gonein search of Gerry, when it was the other way around. She said Finch's room was off the barn--in another place, it was Hector's. She tends to repeat certain phrases and actions--s esx scene in this novel is very similar on one in the first book (apparently, both Sam and Anna taste like exotic fruit in the you-know-where). She tends to jump the gun--Ian knew Sam had borrowed the dog from a male friend before she told him, and here Finch knew the baby on the way was a sister before Laura told her. Apparently, the copyeditor was asleep at the wheel. But what Ms. Goudge does best--relationships--comes through in spades here. I didn't buy Sam and Ian together--too much of their realtionship took place off-camera, so to speak (ironically, she's a more interesting charecter in the subsequent books that she was in her own tale)--but I loved Gerry and Aubrey and Anna and Marc. This is a rich, totally believable story.
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Summary: The Best of Three!
Review: First off, I'm a fan of this author, have been since GARDEN OF LIES. Having said that, though, I've had a few problems with this series. I don't like the overuse of similies, for one thing. The only other major problem I found was the inconsistincies that cropped up throughout the series: she's said the age gap between Sam and Ian is 14-15 years--but if Sam is 48 and Ian is 31, that's 17 years. She gave Wes' age as, alternately, 53 or 54. In TASTE OF HONEY, she said once that Ian's dad was married to Sam's eldest daughter--but Laura is the eldest! She wrote about Sam being the devoted wife/mother and told of her baking, etc.--but her sister couldn't see her sewing curtains? She gave Sam attributes that didn't quite come through in the character's actions. She said that Claire had gonein search of Gerry, when it was the other way around. She said Finch's room was off the barn--in another place, it was Hector's. She tends to repeat certain phrases and actions--s esx scene in this novel is very similar on one in the first book (apparently, both Sam and Anna taste like exotic fruit in the you-know-where). She tends to jump the gun--Ian knew Sam had borrowed the dog from a male friend before she told him, and here Finch knew the baby on the way was a sister before Laura told her. Apparently, the copyeditor was asleep at the wheel. But what Ms. Goudge does best--relationships--comes through in spades here. I didn't buy Sam and Ian together--too much of their realtionship took place off-camera, so to speak (ironically, she's a more interesting charecter in the subsequent books that she was in her own tale)--but I loved Gerry and Aubrey and Anna and Marc. This is a rich, totally believable story.
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Summary: Disappointed reader
Review: I got hooked on the Carson Springs series from day one. Eileen Goudge does a wonderful job of drawing you into the town and the characters lives. In the first two books you learn about Anna Vincenzi and her sister, movie star Monica Vincent. The auther elludes to a strain in their relationship and that Monica is a difficult person, but you don't learn how difficult until this third book in the series.Anna works for her sister full time and also cares for their mother full time. She's stressed out, overweight, and very unhappy. This book leads you through Anna's story. Unfortunately, Monica is found dead and Anna has been arrested for her murder, so life for Anna isn't a wish come true! The story flip flops between the present and the past. It leads you through Anna's weight loss, discovery of love, and a self discovery that she can be a strong person. It's such a great character novel. I didn't want it to end. I recommend this book...and the entire series!
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Summary: Couldn't Put It Down!
Review: I got hooked on the Carson Springs series from day one. Eileen Goudge does a wonderful job of drawing you into the town and the characters lives. In the first two books you learn about Anna Vincenzi and her sister, movie star Monica Vincent. The auther elludes to a strain in their relationship and that Monica is a difficult person, but you don't learn how difficult until this third book in the series. Anna works for her sister full time and also cares for their mother full time. She's stressed out, overweight, and very unhappy. This book leads you through Anna's story. Unfortunately, Monica is found dead and Anna has been arrested for her murder, so life for Anna isn't a wish come true! The story flip flops between the present and the past. It leads you through Anna's weight loss, discovery of love, and a self discovery that she can be a strong person. It's such a great character novel. I didn't want it to end. I recommend this book...and the entire series!
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Summary: Disappointed reader
Review: I usually love Elaine Goudge's books, but this one was a disappointment to me. I enjoyed the first Carson Springs Taste of Honey but the next two weren't quite as good. This book, Wish Come True is certainly not the best of the three. Too many characters to keep up with, I had to keep looking back to see who's who. I couldn't really get into this book though I stayed with it to the end. I wouldn't recommend this book.
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