The Locket

The Locket by Richard Paul Evans was an intriguing story. The book is essentially a flashback, with the prologue and epilogue being "present day". It tells the story of Michael Romney, a Utah man struggling to keep on his feet and make ends meet taking care of his terminally ill mother, a duty he forfeited his college education for. Michael takes up a position at The Arcadia, a nearby nursing home. Michael's relationship with his coworkers, the residents of the home, and his girlfriend, Faye, intertwine in ways that grab the heart and keep one unable to put the book down. A twist midway through shows the effect of relationships and personalities, eventually bringing the book to an immensely satisfying ending. The writing is heartfelt and connects deeply, bringing characters to life almost as though it is a stylized biography.