Customer Reviews

Only Love

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I really enjoyed this book, and even though the prologue pretty much tells you the outcome, the story was quite enjoyable! I have not read one of his books in quite a while, and I will definitely seek out some of his older ones, and read the ones I have missed. I was really rooting for Evie in this one, even though at the same time you want Silvia and Matt, to get back together somehow! Evie and Matt had their amazing musical bond, that was very special, and you wanted them to go back to their duets, that made them so happy!

I have only read Love Story and after reading Only Love and becoming familiar with Seagal's other books I am looking forward to purchasing more of his books. This latest novel is a must-read. Much of the emotions felt by the main character were dramatic and honest. I felt as though I was experiencing the story myself. Seagal has the skill to put into words what many feel, but are unable to express into words or are unable to recognize. Many times one sentence alone captured a human's scale of emotions hitting it right on the head of the nail...True revelations of the inner-heart and thoughts of love and relationships. I loved it! I thought it wouldn't compare to Love Story and now I don't know which is better.

Honestly speaking this Book is the best I've read by Erich Segal and the pain illustrated in the story surpasses Love Story by all means. I read the entire book in 2 sittings and was left spell bound by it.
A Must to any Love Story collector !

I have never read a straight romance novel before. I saw the TV miniseries and loved it. The book is so much better! I love that it's told from the man's point-of-view (being a man myself). It was warm, touching and sad. Music lovers will love the metaphors Segal uses to compare different classical works to points in the book. There is some sex, but that shouldn't scare you away. It's told in minimal detail. I hope Segal writes a sequel to this. The story of Matthew and Evie ended way too early. It nearly brought tears to my eyes.

This work is the first book that I have picked up, and been constantly unable to put down. It is an outstanding tale, well written if perhaps a bit "wordy" at times, and a bit unsentimental at the most poignant moments. All in all, a good work worthy of reading, and one that seems to "stick" in the mind well after the book is finished. One cares about the characters, gets to know them and like them. However, the most touching scenes and most emotional moments seem to gloss over a bit, and a bit more detail would add to the emotional impact for the reader.

remnids me of a sheldon book, in that once you start it, you'll find that you will want to read it quickly. . . but not to get through it; rather, because you are enjoying it . . . i did!

This was the best book I have read in a long time! It was filled with all sorts of emotions, sad, happy, love hate, everything! I've always loved this author, and I think this is the best book he has ever written. A must read!

I read this book in one sitting,the author really deserves acclamation for his narration,the words he used to describe the warm compassionate feelings of the hero.While i was going through the book i really felt concern for the welfare of somebody else(sure the poor) and for at least one day i never felt like having food.Even drinking a small cup of tea caused an uncomfortable feeling in some part of the body,the description of people at Eritrea flashed through my mind for seconds.
And what to say he has crafted a good love story,shows that love has no barriers of continents,and once you love somebody and she is away from you ,perhaps you love her more.I think no reader can say who loved whom more-Silvia loved Heller more or vice versa.
And he has nicely crafted evry character in the story ,each playing his part well,giving some clues of how life is different for each individual.
Experience the haunting of the most loving moments in life.And no villian characters in this loving life...
Erich segal is successful of creating a nice psychological feature of affectionate and emotional feelings deep somewhere in our heart.
I expect more from his other books,but sure this book is worth reading regardless of what mood you are dressed in today.

Do you want me to write out how i was cheated? I've received another book ("Mercy") with the book cover of "Only Love" . Is it some kind of a "New wine in the old bottle" joke.

I am Erich Segal's #1 fan; I've read and re-read all of his other books so many times, my husband laughs at me. But this one is an absolute dud. Instead of involving us in what's happening, (much less involving the characters), Mr. Segal just reports what happened, many times covering years of time in one paragraph. It reads like a college application essay. The writing feels stilted and unemotional, even though he's describing something very emotional. I hate to say it, because I've loved all his other books, but skip this one. Re-read "Love Story" instead for a love story you will truly love!