David Carver (on the novel) is an amazing 11 year old boy.
He is the son of Ellen Margaret Carver, and Ralph Carver.
Older brother of 7 year old Kirsten Carver, he calls her 'Pie'.
This young boy has a special relationship with God.
He talks to Him very often, and God sometimes answers him...
A year before the main narrative in Desperation, David Carver faces a tragedy, when his best friend Brian, is critically injured by a drunk driver.
While walking in the woods in his agony, David hears the voice of God.
In exchange for saving his friend's life, David promises to become God's servant.
Shortly thereafter, Brian returns to health, whereas God instructs David to seek out the Reverend Martin, who then becomes the boy's spiritual guide.
Chosen by God, David is prepared for his mission. Only when his family is captured by the demon Tak does David realize that the events are predestined and that he has to fulfill his own destiny. Under the impression that God has chosen him to battle Tak, David escapes from his prison cell and releases his fellow mates...

Favorite David's quotes :
• "'God is love'... I guess he's sort of...everything..."
• "God is cruel!"
• "Life is more than just steering a course around pain"

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