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Summary: Where is the real story of Erik and Serena?
Review: After waiting like everyone else for the story of Erik and Serena to come out, I, too, was very disappointed in this book. If I could separate my desire to experience the final chapter of Lowell's fascinating medieval saga from a good old-fashioned "who killed the grandmother/where is the book hidden" mystery, this book would have been ok summer reading. However, I was continually annoyed to get tantalizing threads of the story I really wanted to read. I kept hoping I'd at least get one complete chapter filling in the blanks at the end. But no-just enough to make me shake my head and reach for Amber's book to read again about her brother, Erik. I can understand that Lowell wants to move on to other stories--her web site makes that pretty clear. But then, why even bother pushing this so much as the book to end all our questions???? The next book in the Rarities group will probably be a good, solid book that will stand alone. Not like this one that just gives us loyal fans enough to want to pull the threads closer together and see the pattern that is just beyond our reach. Maybe I'll continue to try to imagine the real story of Erik and Serena-this just adds to the frustration.
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Summary: Good...but I hope there's more
Review: Elizabeth Lowell did an impeccable job in combining two stories into one incredible book. Everyone wants to believe in destiny and the existence of a true soul mate transcending the bonds of time. Also, if you have read Untamed, Forbidden, and Enchanted, this book is even more intriguing. I had hoped, though, that there would be more to the story of Erik the Learned and Serena of the Silverfells. I hope Ms. Lowell is planning on giving them their own book, as they deserve, since the story of their relationship is is scarce in Moving Target. I also hope the cameo appearance of the Donovans also signals the continuation of the family story. Not much is said of Lawe and Justin in her previous books. All of these brief mentions and no full explanations make me anxious for her next novel. Overall, her writing was as excellent as always and a joy to read. If you've never read any of her books before, this is certainly a good time to start.
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Summary: I am going to pretend that this book was never written......
Review: I am a HUGE fan of E.Lowell's medieval love stories (Untamed, Forbidden and Enchanted), so when I heard that Erik the Learned's story was going to be in "Moving Target," I just had to have this book. Boy, do I regret it! This book, I have to say, was a waste of my time. She spent so much time introducing new characters that I never got the chance to really know anybody - not even the main characters Erik and Serena. I found myself skipping several pages, impatient with all the yakity-yak. True, the stuff about medieval manuscripts and weaving are well researched, but let's face it - we read romance novels for the - duh! - romance! The author was so busy educating me about paper and weaving, and too preoccupied with making a flimsy mystery-thriller storyline believable (unsuccessfully, I might add), that she forgot to make me care about the main characters. I'm sorry, but this book was truly pathetic. I'm disappointed that Ms. Lowell won't be writing Erik the Learned's story. I'll just stick with the Untamed series and pretend that Moving Target was never written.
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Summary: This book is very disappointing
Review: I have read literally every book that Elizabeth Lowell has written, usually on the first day that they come out and all in one sitting. I am a major fan of her work, but had I not seen her name on the dustcover I never would have guessed that this book was her work. The characters were one-dimensional and I never really got to a point where I cared what happened to them. There was never any explanation of the past history between the original Erick and Serena, nor was the Book of the Learned explained. Characters from other Lowell novels were thrown in but their appearance was not fully explained. For the first time ever with a Lowell book I had to force myself to finish reading, and it took me several days to do it. Since I have always loved Elizabeth Lowell's work I am considering this a little "bump" in the road and eagerly awaiting her next work. I just wish it didn't take her a whole year to write each one!
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Summary: Let Down......
Review: Having been a fan of Ms. Lowells for many years,I couldn't wait for 'Moving Target' to come out.After reading it,I think this is not one of her best works.There is hardly any spark between the main characters and I was bogged down in all the details. The references to the first Eric and Serena were hard to follow. I felt like I was reading a mystery instead of a romance. Romance is what I think Ms. Lowell does best,but it is sadly lacking in this book. This will not be one that I will read over and over.
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Summary: A Definite Keeper
Review: I loved this book, as I have loved all of her contemporary romances. I raced through it so fast, I will have to reread it to savor all the nuances and stories. This is an absorbing story on many levels, all of which are fantastic.With her trademark research, Ms. Lowell has introduced us to the fascinating world of collectors of illuminated manuscripts,and the wonder they hold. Then, she slips into a fast paced murder mystery, an exquisite dual love story, and a multitude of sideline characters who are stories in themselves. This is a wonderful, complex and engrossing novel. I highly recommend it to everyone.
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Summary: Huh?
Review: This book could have been a whole lot better. The history of the Book of the Learned was never well-explained, nor was the relationship between the original Erik and Serena. I guess the whole mystical/memory thing between modern Erik and Serena, as well as the importance of the Book as something other than historic art, would have made much more sense to me with a better handling. As it was, neither hero nor heroine were particularly interesting characters. Frankly, Mr. Picky the cat and the afterword about Lowell's trip to Scotland were the best parts of the book. Can we have more Donovans please?
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Summary: disappointment
Review: Until this book I have never regretted buying anything by Elizabeth Lowell. She repeatedly introduces new "characters" and then just sorta leaves them hanging there. I got no sense that her main characters were actually people. Everyone in this book is one dimensional. The book doesn't end, it just stops.
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Summary: Oh, Elizabeth, you sly witch, you
Review: How utterly delightful! Not only the Donovans (and I hope you will expand that interesting little aside of Archer's about Lawe in a future book) but a visit with even older friends. I savored every word of the story of Serena and Erik. The details about weaving and medieval manuscripts were superb. As I rapidly devoured page after page, I mentally tried to hold back. I knew I would be compelled to start all over again when I had finished. This, in my opinion, is your best since Diamond Tiger (my all time favorite of your stand-alone books). Can't wait for your next release.
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Summary: Not One Of Elizabeth Lowell's Best!!!!
Review: I have been looking forward to this book since hearing about it last year. I must say I was some what displeased. There are many characters in this book and it gets confusing. Too much detail is given and not enough interaction between the main love intrests. There is not enough chemistry here to light even a small flame!!!.I own ALL of Elizabeth Lowell's books and this is the first one I have not rated 5 stars!!. Sorry!!!
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