Who is Carrie Bishop from Storming Heaven: A Novel and what is their importance?

Carrie is the third narrator the reader encounters and the most prolific of the four principle narrators. Her narrative begins on what she remembers as an idyllic setting, which is the family farm they call the Homeplace. Carrie describes her love of nature, people, and her love of reading. Her formative years sound pleasant and her relatives colorful, but Carrie worries about her looks and her attractiveness.