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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Ann Maxwell creates an intricate universe for her characters, but doesn't beat us over the head with it. It is introduced naturally, the environment where her characters live. And what characters! You will care what happens to them, their struggles almost overwhelm them, and in the end, of course, they triumph. But the getting there is a wonderful trip
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Summary: I wish there were more futuristic titles by this author.
Review: Hi, I've read several of Ann Maxwell/Elizabeth Lowell's books, but the books that I've enjoyed most were the FUTURISTIC ones. I really enjoyed them because most "futuristic" romance writers just transfer the me-babarian, you-sex-slave approach found in historicals to a different planet and call it "futuristic." I really enjoyed the Ann Maxwell futuristic books because the heroine was strong and admirable instead of some wimp who would sell her freedom for good sex. Once again, I would like to say that I really wish that Ann Maxwell would write more FUTURISTIC books.
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Summary: I wish there were more futuristic titles by this author.
Review: I found this book in a used bookstore about 8 years ago and I was hoked on Ann Maxwell from then on. The reprinted edition placed her book in the Romance section when in reality it is a Science Fiction with romantic twists. The story is beautiful, romantic, imaginative and it definitely touched my soul everytime I read it. Rather than the regular complacent romance novels with their common plotlines, this book got me hooked from the getgo. So if you're into science fiction, fantasy, this book will not disapoint. If you're a romance fan, this book is way better than any romance novel and you will love it. Anyone who give it a 3 stars is either lacking in imagination or too lazy to exercise his or her mind in a great book. Now, my only problem is finding all her other out-of-print SF novels.However, for those of you who might be confused, to simplify, the author depicts a universe where men and women are born with soulmates who, if they are luck enought, will find each other through endless lifetimes. the world Sharia and Kane came from has a millions of years old civilization. the people have either 4, 5, or 6 fingers on each hand. One of its taboo is that those with the same # of fingers are forbidden to touch. More importantly, their culture forbid those who are soulmates to touch or mate and exiles the male counterparts offworld. The reason for this taboo is a prophesy that one day, there will be a pair of soulmates who, if they touch, will destroy the universe with the unleshing of their combined power. You can figure out who the couple is...
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Summary: One of my all time favorite
Review: I found this book in a used bookstore about 8 years ago and I was hoked on Ann Maxwell from then on. The reprinted edition placed her book in the Romance section when in reality it is a Science Fiction with romantic twists. The story is beautiful, romantic, imaginative and it definitely touched my soul everytime I read it. Rather than the regular complacent romance novels with their common plotlines, this book got me hooked from the getgo. So if you're into science fiction, fantasy, this book will not disapoint. If you're a romance fan, this book is way better than any romance novel and you will love it. Anyone who give it a 3 stars is either lacking in imagination or too lazy to exercise his or her mind in a great book. Now, my only problem is finding all her other out-of-print SF novels. However, for those of you who might be confused, to simplify, the author depicts a universe where men and women are born with soulmates who, if they are luck enought, will find each other through endless lifetimes. the world Sharia and Kane came from has a millions of years old civilization. the people have either 4, 5, or 6 fingers on each hand. One of its taboo is that those with the same # of fingers are forbidden to touch. More importantly, their culture forbid those who are soulmates to touch or mate and exiles the male counterparts offworld. The reason for this taboo is a prophesy that one day, there will be a pair of soulmates who, if they touch, will destroy the universe with the unleshing of their combined power. You can figure out who the couple is...
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Summary: A Time tour de force
Review: I found this book to be intrigueing and facinating. Yes, this book could be exhausting but no more so then Tolkien's Hobbit and much less dry in its background. It's maze-like but then so is Time in all its guises and possiblities. I like how the author tied the expanse of space and time together, bringing in psi abilities and their effect on creativity and ingenuity. She also seemed to epitomize the trek theme..infinite diversity in infinite ways. The romance in it was well done. My advice grab the cat, your favorite snack and curl up for a good ride.
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Summary: THE GREATEST!!!!!!!!!
Review: I simply cannot imagine how anyone could not absolutely love this wonderful book. The love story was beautiful and engrossing, the plot was suspenseful and well thought out and the characters were to die for. I am an avid reader of science-fiction, fantasy, and romance novels and this book captured elements of all of them. I have read this book more than a dozen times and love it each time. Anyone who likes romance and science-fiction will absolutely love this book!!!!
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Summary: Meandering and mazelike
Review: I tried to follow the story here but it seemed to constantly veer off in other directions. There's magic and fantasy and time travel and psi-hunters and the names...why do authors feel compelled to create words that cannot be either pronounced or remembered? Za'arain, Jhoramon, Szarth, Xtian, Kiriy. The story involves concepts like live time and dead time and people(?) who could control one of these and who - guess what - fall in love. We are also dealing with a prophecy that has been around since the dawn of the Universe it seems and all this becomes a hopeless mishmash toward the end. Not worth the effort.
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Summary: Meandering and mazelike
Review: I tried to follow the story here but it seemed to constantly veer off in other directions. There's magic and fantasy and time travel and psi-hunters and the names...why do authors feel compelled to create words that cannot be either pronounced or remembered? Za'arain, Jhoramon, Szarth, Xtian, Kiriy. The story involves concepts like live time and dead time and people(?) who could control one of these and who - guess what - fall in love. We are also dealing with a prophecy that has been around since the dawn of the Universe it seems and all this becomes a hopeless mishmash toward the end. Not worth the effort.
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Summary: Long ago and far away
Review: I was given this book in 1987 (the out of print version which I'd give my left foot for) and the concept of Lias'tri (a soul mate) has remained in the back of my mind ever since. Fortunately I found mine! A very memorable book with a deep look into human emotion. Good reading for young adults, especially (12 to 30).
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Summary: Interesting and exhausting
Review: It's easy to tell that Maxwell put a lot of thought into her world bulding for this book. The biggest problem I had with this book was, in fact, the complexity. It was often hard for me to keep up with the new rules/developments Maxwell laid down. I loved the characters, but the book was an exhausting read.
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